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P791 PLN

1996 Daimler V8

White Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,500 mi
Last recorded5,500 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Daimler V888,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP791 PLN
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 5,500 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 May 2015 5,397 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 5,036 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 5,817 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 5,817 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 4,852 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 4,833 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2008 4,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 4,439 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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P791 PLN is a 1996 Daimler V8 in White 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 P791 PLN, 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 P791 PLN registered?

P791 PLN is a 1996 Daimler V8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P791 PLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P791 PLN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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