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M223 BAV

1994 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,806 mi
Last recorded135,806 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Daimler V8107,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM223 BAV
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 135,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r hub has slight play

o/s/r hub has slight play

Fail 8 Apr 2011 135,621 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r hub has slight play

o/s/r hub has slight play

Pass 3 Apr 2010 121,068 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2010 121,066 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 108,678 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 108,373 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 93,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 84,829 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre side wall damage.(run flat).

Fail 3 Apr 2006 84,427 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre side wall marked.

pad wear warning light on when brake applied.

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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M223 BAV is a 1994 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M223 BAV, 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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M223 BAV is a 1994 Daimler V8, first registered on 29 September 1994.

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