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PYV 648R

1980 Daimler V8

Cream Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,947 mi
Last recorded21,947 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2006
Typical for 1980 Daimler V872,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYV 648R
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,947 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 21,947 miles

Centre Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 21,947 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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PYV 648R is a 1980 Daimler V8 in Cream with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 72,363 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 PYV 648R, 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 46 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 PYV 648R registered?

PYV 648R is a 1980 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 October 1980.

Is PYV 648R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYV 648R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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