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RVO 102N

1974 Daimler V8

White Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

86,562 mi
Last recorded86,562 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1974 Daimler V869,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVO 102N
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 86,562 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 86,195 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 86,032 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 85,554 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 85,440 miles

Rear Wheel bearings have play non excessive

Pass 12 Jun 2018 84,889 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 84,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) missing brake pad locking pin (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 84,662 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil X2 (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil X2 (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 84,514 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 84,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil X2 (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil X2 (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 83,310 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2014 82,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 81,395 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 81,118 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 81,041 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 79,758 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 79,532 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 79,318 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 79,318 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 77,078 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 76,235 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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RVO 102N is a 1974 Daimler V8 in White with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1974 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 69,176 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 RVO 102N, 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 52 years old, this Daimler V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RVO 102N registered?

RVO 102N is a 1974 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is RVO 102N safe to buy?

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