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M41 FVC

1994 Daimler V8

Silver Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,366 mi
Last recorded175,366 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Daimler V8107,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM41 FVC
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 175,366 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 175,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 175,059 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 175,059 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 175,059 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 175,046 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 175,039 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 174,938 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in nearside rack end

Pass 5 Oct 2010 172,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 165,678 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f brake hose starting to deteriorate

o/s/f seat belt catch cover missing

slight damage to o/s/f indicator lens

Pass 11 Aug 2008 156,528 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 156,528 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 150,167 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 143,605 miles

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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M41 FVC is a 1994 Daimler V8 in Silver with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M41 FVC, 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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What year was M41 FVC registered?

M41 FVC is a 1994 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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