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N423 AKP

1996 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,999 mi
Last recorded80,999 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Daimler V888,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN423 AKP
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 80,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight movement on offside and nearside steering rack rubber mountings

slight play to offside and nearside rear drive shafts universal joints

Fail 2 Aug 2012 80,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight movement on offside and nearside steering rack rubber mountings

slight play to offside and nearside rear drive shafts universal joints

Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,891 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 73,412 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 67,315 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 66,681 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 66,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 65,259 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 64,167 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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N423 AKP is a 1996 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 88,260 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 N423 AKP, 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 30 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N423 AKP registered?

N423 AKP is a 1996 Daimler V8, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N423 AKP safe to buy?

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