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TNV 550R

1977 Daimler V8

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,503 mi
Last recorded68,503 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1977 Daimler V873,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNV 550R
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1977
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2012 68,503 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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TNV 550R is a 1977 Daimler V8 in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 73,508 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 TNV 550R, 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 49 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TNV 550R registered?

TNV 550R is a 1977 Daimler V8, first registered on 17 May 1977.

Is TNV 550R safe to buy?

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