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M426 UBA

1994 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,139 mi
Last recorded132,139 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1994 Daimler V8107,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM426 UBA
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 132,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 132,029 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 131,414 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 130,991 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 130,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened bump stop area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened bump stop area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 130,080 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 127,730 miles

BRAKE PIPES

REAR TYRES

Fail 19 Nov 2015 127,720 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

REAR TYRES

BRAKE PIPES

Pass 19 Nov 2014 124,068 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f corrosion

wheel arches corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2014 124,064 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f corrosion

wheel arches corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2013 120,517 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 120,517 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 117,123 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 114,100 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 109,015 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 109,012 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 101,839 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe ferrules to the rear brakes slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 101,839 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe ferrules to the rear brakes slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 99,271 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 99,076 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 97,444 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 97,323 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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M426 UBA is a 1994 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M426 UBA, 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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M426 UBA is a 1994 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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