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UYP 363S

1978 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,677 mi
Last recorded52,677 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1978 Daimler V858,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYP 363S
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 52,677 miles

All tyres cracked and perished.

Body at nearside rear has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength but outwith 30cm of the body mountings.

Complete underside very heavily undersealed at time of test.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front lower ball joint heavily greased at time of test.

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 52,672 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

All tyres cracked and perished.

Body at nearside rear has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength but outwith 30cm of the body mountings.

Complete underside very heavily undersealed at time of test.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front lower ball joint heavily greased at time of test.

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 52,386 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 52,379 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 52,320 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 52,320 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 51,958 miles

oil leak from diff

oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Aug 2009 51,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leak from diff

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 May 2008 50,816 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 50,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Both rear trailing arm front bushes seperating from bonding..

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack bushes worn..

Pass 4 Apr 2007 48,859 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 46,188 miles

front pipe exhaust clamps badly corroded.

nail in nearside rear tyre.

oil leak at engine.

slight play in all 4 wheel bearings.

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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UYP 363S is a 1978 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1978 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 58,854 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 UYP 363S, 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 48 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UYP 363S registered?

UYP 363S is a 1978 Daimler V8, first registered on 9 January 1978.

Is UYP 363S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYP 363S shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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