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VYF 932S

1978 Daimler V8

White Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,408 mi
Last recorded91,408 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1978 Daimler V858,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYF 932S
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2012 91,408 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 90,544 miles

Both fuel filler seals in poor condition.

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 90,539 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Both fuel filler seals in poor condition.

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 88,045 miles

both froint ball joints in poor condition

both track rod ends in poor condition

n/s/f tyre just legal

n/s/r tyre wearing on egdes

o/s/r tyre just legal

Fail 20 Feb 2009 88,045 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

both froint ball joints in poor condition

both track rod ends in poor condition

n/s/f tyre just legal

n/s/r tyre wearing on egdes

o/s/r tyre just legal

Pass 7 Jul 2007 83,287 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 83,208 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 81,980 miles

exhaust emissions c/o slightly high on limits

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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VYF 932S is a 1978 Daimler V8 in White with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VYF 932S, 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 VYF 932S registered?

VYF 932S is a 1978 Daimler V8, first registered on 14 March 1978.

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