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L817 PRF

1994 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,032 mi
Last recorded120,032 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Daimler V8107,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL817 PRF
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 120,032 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion to chassis/underside

Pass 6 May 2011 111,319 miles

nsf inner wing holed not within prescribed area

Fail 3 May 2011 111,317 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf inner wing holed not within prescribed area

Pass 28 May 2009 110,430 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 109,863 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 106,529 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 106,237 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2007 102,722 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2007 102,390 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Comment corrosion on chassise box section o/s front.

Comment corrosion on fuel pipes.

Comment corrosion on suspension components.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2006 98,787 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2005 94,184 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 94,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

How Reliable is the Daimler V8?

Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,164
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,052
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 495
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 422
parking brake recording little or no effort 308
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L817 PRF is a 1994 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1994 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 107,166 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daimler V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L817 PRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 32 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L817 PRF registered?

L817 PRF is a 1994 Daimler V8, first registered on 19 January 1994.

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