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VYL 24S

1978 Daimler V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,656 mi
Last recorded35,656 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Daimler V858,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYL 24S
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 35,656 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 35,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread separating (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 35,621 miles

Oil leak unspecified location ()

Vehicle has been heavily under-sealed, limiting the inspection of several mounting points. No apparent defects or structural weaknesses found.

Pass 10 Sep 2016 35,403 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 35,212 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 35,172 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 35,120 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 35,007 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 34,749 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,555 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 34,116 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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VYL 24S is a 1978 Daimler V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 VYL 24S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VYL 24S?

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What year was VYL 24S registered?

VYL 24S is a 1978 Daimler V8, first registered on 17 April 1978.

Is VYL 24S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYL 24S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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