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L8 JHM

1999 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,480 mi
Last recorded100,480 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Daimler V874,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 JHM
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 100,480 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear fuel pipes corroded not leaking

Fail 24 Apr 2012 100,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear fuel pipes corroded not leaking

Pass 9 Apr 2011 96,113 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 96,113 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 87,235 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 80,978 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 73,186 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 73,186 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 64,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges and down to 2/3 mm

Pass 18 Apr 2006 56,090 miles

slight play at both rear hubs

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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L8 JHM is a 1999 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 74,132 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 L8 JHM, 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 27 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L8 JHM registered?

L8 JHM is a 1999 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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