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V42 HLB

1999 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,289 mi
Last recorded79,289 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Daimler V874,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 HLB
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 79,289 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 79,287 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Central Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 78,472 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion underbody sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion underbody sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 76,137 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 73,503 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 70,293 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 67,855 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside front brake is slightly binding.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 65,468 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 62,588 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 1 Dec 2006 56,408 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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V42 HLB is a 1999 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 V42 HLB, 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.

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What year was V42 HLB registered?

V42 HLB is a 1999 Daimler V8, first registered on 18 November 1999.

Is V42 HLB safe to buy?

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