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N778 HLC

1996 Daimler V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,593 mi
Last recorded95,593 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Daimler V888,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN778 HLC
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 95,593 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2017 95,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSF tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 87,847 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 79,308 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge tread 4mm

Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,981 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 65,587 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 63,885 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 61,303 miles

both front upper suspension arms rear bushes slight play

o\s\r flexy brake hose rubbing on abs wire

Pass 6 Feb 2009 58,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front lower suspension ball joint covers split

Fail 6 Sep 2006 55,053 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 55,053 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 50,309 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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N778 HLC is a 1996 Daimler V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N778 HLC, 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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What year was N778 HLC registered?

N778 HLC is a 1996 Daimler V8, first registered on 11 June 1996.

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