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VFX 603X

1982 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,845 mi
Last recorded37,845 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1982 Daimler V865,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Daimler
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFX 603X
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 37,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear shock absorber replaced with secondhand item

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 May 2009 37,844 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2007 37,263 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 36,721 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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VFX 603X is a 1982 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFX 603X, 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 VFX 603X?

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What year was VFX 603X registered?

VFX 603X is a 1982 Daimler V8, first registered on 7 May 1982.

Is VFX 603X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFX 603X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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