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T490 BBW

1999 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,368 mi
Last recorded40,368 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Daimler V874,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT490 BBW
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 40,368 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 40,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

HOLES AND CORROSION TO NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE SILLS BUT NOT IN PESCRIBED AREAS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

OCCASIONAL SEAT FITTED IN CENTER OF CAR

Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,227 miles

both outer sills very corroded;no holes at time of test

offside and nearside rear hub balljoints slightly worn

Fail 6 Oct 2009 38,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills very corroded;no holes at time of test

offside and nearside rear hub balljoints slightly worn

Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,817 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 37,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,119 miles

front tyres featherd on inside edge

Pass 31 May 2007 32,031 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,699 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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T490 BBW is a 1999 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T490 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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What year was T490 BBW registered?

T490 BBW is a 1999 Daimler V8, first registered on 23 June 1999.

Is T490 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T490 BBW shows 9 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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