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T487 BBW

1999 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,737 mi
Last recorded85,737 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Daimler V874,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT487 BBW
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 85,737 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 82,742 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front outer sill to inner arch area corroded but outside pescribed areas

Fail 31 Aug 2016 82,581 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / floor 3 x places (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / floor (5.2.6)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe on rack (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 81,387 miles

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

Nearside and offside outter sills starting to corrode

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

Slight play drivers and passangers seat backs

Pass 25 Sep 2014 79,425 miles

Drivers window inop

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2014 79,425 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Drivers window inop

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 77,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 77,354 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 74,889 miles

Slight play nearside drive shaft

Fail 1 Oct 2012 74,889 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Air bag light on

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

Nearside outer sill starting to corrode

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

Offside rear drive shaft play in hub

Slight engine oil leaks

Pass 7 Sep 2011 72,311 miles

Airbag light on

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

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

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

Rear drive shaft U/J joints worn allowing movement in rear hub assembly

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 70,017 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 64,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2009 64,305 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 59,049 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 59,049 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 May 2007 53,354 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 53,289 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 47,813 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 47,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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T487 BBW is a 1999 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 74,132 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 T487 BBW, 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 27 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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T487 BBW is a 1999 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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