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VFR 992Y

1982 Daimler V8

White Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,402 mi
Last recorded76,402 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1982 Daimler V865,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFR 992Y
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 76,402 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 76,200 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 76,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 74,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 73,184 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 70,777 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 69,830 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 69,309 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 69,309 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 68,871 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 68,870 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 68,249 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 68,248 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 67,149 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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VFR 992Y is a 1982 Daimler V8 in White with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VFR 992Y, 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

How do I check the history of VFR 992Y?

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What year was VFR 992Y registered?

VFR 992Y is a 1982 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is VFR 992Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFR 992Y shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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