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TSU 717

1990 Daimler V8

Grey Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,524 mi
Last recorded98,524 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1990 Daimler V8101,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSU 717
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 98,524 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 98,514 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 98,248 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 98,239 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 98,223 miles

All Brake Performance low

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

rear fuel pipe perished

Pass 6 Jun 2008 98,223 miles

rear fuel pipe perished

All Brake Performance low

Fail 16 May 2007 97,448 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake efficiency low.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2007 97,448 miles

Nearside rear brake efficiency low.

Pass 12 May 2006 96,283 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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TSU 717 is a 1990 Daimler V8 in Grey with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,602 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 TSU 717, 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 36 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TSU 717 registered?

TSU 717 is a 1990 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is TSU 717 safe to buy?

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