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N429 YRW

1996 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,259 mi
Last recorded128,259 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Daimler V888,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN429 YRW
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 128,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

air bag light on at time of test

all suspension componets corroded

center mirror starting to deterating

engine oil leak

exhuast system corroded

near side rear outer arch corroded

off side front and near side rear tyres slighty perished

power steering pipes damp

rear differantal damp

slight play at near side front and off side front wheel bearing

slight play at near side rear and off side rear drive shaft joints

slight play at steering colume top bush

unable to visualy inspect front or rear brake pads

Fail 17 Jun 2010 128,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

air bag light on at time of test

all suspension componets corroded

center mirror starting to deterate

exhuast system corroded

near side rear outer arch slighty corroded

near side rear tyre slighty perished

off side front tyre slighty perished

rear differentral leaking oil

slight play at near side front and off side front wheel bearing

slight play at near side rear and off side rear drive shaft joints

slight play at steering colume top bush

unable to visualy inspect front or rear brake pads

Pass 18 Feb 2009 126,885 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 126,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 123,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2006 118,104 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play at offside and nearside front steering rack

Fail 13 May 2006 118,104 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play at offside and nearside front steering rack

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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N429 YRW is a 1996 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 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 N429 YRW, 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.

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N429 YRW is a 1996 Daimler V8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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