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M198 GMW

1994 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,491 mi
Last recorded60,491 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Daimler V8107,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM198 GMW
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 60,491 miles

Offside Front floorpan corroded and holed near jacking point

Offside Rear tyre 1997 dot code novisual defect but age

Fail 18 Aug 2017 60,490 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front floorpan corroded and holed near jacking point

Offside Rear tyre 1997 dot code novisual defect but age

Fail 15 Jun 2017 60,303 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner wing areas holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill area (5.2.6)

both front floors badly holed and corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 58,491 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber feels soft but no leaks apparent

Nearside outer sill holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 56,162 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 56,162 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 54,319 miles

o/s front steering rack mounting slightly worn on bracket

Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 52,703 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 48,797 miles

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

offside rear tyre close to the wear indicators

Fail 3 Jun 2011 48,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre close to the wear indicators

Pass 25 May 2010 46,746 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 45,242 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 45,242 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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M198 GMW is a 1994 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M198 GMW, 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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M198 GMW is a 1994 Daimler V8, first registered on 15 March 1994.

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