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T743 SAC

1999 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,243 mi
Last recorded187,243 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Daimler V874,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT743 SAC
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 187,243 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded chassis by (2.4.G.1)

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

heavy corrosion both sides inner sill to floor panel

Fail 3 May 2016 187,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced chassis by (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded chassis by (2.4.G.1)

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

heavy corrosion both sides inner sill to floor panel

Fail 27 May 2015 179,200 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 179,200 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 May 2014 163,641 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Surface corrosion to offside front chassis rail

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 12 May 2014 163,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Surface corrosion to offside front chassis rail

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 May 2013 150,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2012 131,122 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 131,122 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 113,450 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 96,847 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 95,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slight lift in both lower suspension joints

slight play in both rear diff bearings

Fail 28 May 2010 94,587 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2009 79,040 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 52,192 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 51,549 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 36,126 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,400 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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T743 SAC is a 1999 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 T743 SAC, 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 T743 SAC registered?

T743 SAC is a 1999 Daimler V8, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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