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MPL 88D

1992 Daimler V8 250

Blue Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,645 mi
Last recorded88,645 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPL 88D
MakeDaimler
ModelV8 250
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 88,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold area on both banks (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn anti-roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn anti-roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant leak from lower part of radiator

handbrake cable on maximum adjustment

slight oil leak from radiator intercooler pipes

wiper operation slow

Fail 9 Aug 2019 88,643 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold area on both banks (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn anti-roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn anti-roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant leak from lower part of radiator

handbrake cable on maximum adjustment

slight oil leak from radiator intercooler pipes

wiper operation slow

Pass 8 Jun 2018 86,986 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 86,118 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 85,524 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 84,906 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2015 84,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 84,369 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 84,369 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

n/s/r exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 18 Jul 2012 84,268 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2012 84,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 82,852 miles

cracking on n/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2011 82,852 miles

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

cracking on n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2010 80,936 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 80,936 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 80,290 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox leak

underneath starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jul 2007 80,267 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 30,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front inner sill holed near wheel arch

nearside front jacking point/chassis outrigger holed

Pass 21 Jun 2006 79,901 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Daimler V8 250?

Based on 4,309 MOT tests across 489 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
brake binding 73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
Stop lamp not working 67
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MPL 88D is a 1992 Daimler V8 250 in Blue with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

The most common reason a Daimler V8 250 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MPL 88D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 34 years old, this Daimler V8 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MPL 88D registered?

MPL 88D is a 1992 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 16 November 1992.

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The MOT history for MPL 88D shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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