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XFY 420W

1981 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,893 mi
Last recorded49,893 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1981 Daimler V866,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFY 420W
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 49,893 miles

nearside headlamp reflector coroding

Fail 10 Aug 2011 49,889 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside headlamp reflector coroding

Pass 7 Feb 2006 48,867 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 48,863 miles

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

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

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

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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XFY 420W is a 1981 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 1981 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 66,429 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 XFY 420W, 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 45 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XFY 420W registered?

XFY 420W is a 1981 Daimler V8, first registered on 9 January 1981.

Is XFY 420W safe to buy?

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