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UCV 46Y

1982 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,614 mi
Last recorded50,614 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2007
Typical for 1982 Daimler V865,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCV 46Y
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2007 50,614 miles

Centre Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front lower valance body panel rusty / corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,614 miles

Centre Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Outer Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front lower valance body panel rusty / corroded

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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UCV 46Y is a 1982 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 65,847 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 UCV 46Y, 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 44 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 UCV 46Y registered?

UCV 46Y is a 1982 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is UCV 46Y safe to buy?

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