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M289 XVE

1994 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,845 mi
Last recorded153,845 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Daimler V8107,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM289 XVE
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 153,845 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 149,658 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 143,306 miles

ball joint gaiter split n/s/f

Fail 9 Feb 2009 143,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ball joint gaiter split n/s/f

Pass 12 Feb 2008 133,407 miles

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

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

n/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter split

o/s/f tyre low tread inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2008 133,406 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

n/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter split

o/s/f tyre low tread inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2007 124,385 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Feb 2007 124,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Feb 2006 119,285 miles

o/s/r subframe front bush starting to split and come detached

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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M289 XVE is a 1994 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M289 XVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M289 XVE registered?

M289 XVE is a 1994 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is M289 XVE safe to buy?

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