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XAS 873

1990 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,029 mi
Last recorded55,029 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1990 Daimler V8101,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAS 873
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 55,029 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,889 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 54,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 54,883 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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XAS 873 is a 1990 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,602 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 XAS 873, 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 36 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XAS 873 registered?

XAS 873 is a 1990 Daimler V8, first registered on 3 October 1990.

Is XAS 873 safe to buy?

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