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M700 FUN

1999 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

34,421 mi
Last recorded34,421 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Daimler V874,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM700 FUN
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 34,421 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 34,421 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear class faded (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2023 33,381 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 33,381 miles

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2022 32,935 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 32,180 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 32,180 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 31,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 31,162 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 28,900 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 28,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 25,094 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 25,094 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 22,078 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 22,078 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 18,584 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 14,512 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 14,512 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 14,288 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 13,699 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 12,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2011 12,753 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 11,844 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 11,310 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 10,584 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 8,264 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2006 7,099 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 7,099 miles

Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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M700 FUN is a 1999 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 74,132 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 M700 FUN, 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 27 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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M700 FUN is a 1999 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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