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V244 SBW

1999 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,346 mi
Last recorded93,346 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Daimler V874,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV244 SBW
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 93,346 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 93,346 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 92,287 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 88,692 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 84,717 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 81,188 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight "end float" in rear drive shafts.

Fail 12 Jan 2011 81,184 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight "end float" in rear drive shafts.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 79,888 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Dec 2007 77,970 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 75,484 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper blade has slight damage.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 72,465 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

front brake pads low and discs worn

play in passenger seat back

rear brake pads low

Fail 20 Apr 2006 72,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

front brake pads low and discs worn

play in front passenger seat back

rear brake pads low

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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V244 SBW is a 1999 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V244 SBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V244 SBW registered?

V244 SBW is a 1999 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V244 SBW safe to buy?

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