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LFB 338

1979 Daimler V8

White Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

77,804 mi
Last recorded77,804 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
Typical for 1979 Daimler V866,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFB 338
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2007 77,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

n s rear vbrake pads deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2006 77,689 miles

rear suspension has corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2006 77,671 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 77,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front suspension corroded

osf and nsf lower inner wishbone bushes worn

rear metal brake osr and nsr corred on inboard calipers

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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LFB 338 is a 1979 Daimler V8 in White with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1979 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 66,482 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 LFB 338, 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 47 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LFB 338 is a 1979 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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