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MUM 424F

1979 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,154 mi
Last recorded38,154 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1979 Daimler V866,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUM 424F
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 38,154 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 38,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 37,699 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 37,699 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 36,673 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 36,673 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 35,101 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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MUM 424F is a 1979 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 66,482 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 MUM 424F, 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 47 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 MUM 424F registered?

MUM 424F is a 1979 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is MUM 424F safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUM 424F shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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