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YAT 18S

1978 Daimler V8

Brown Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,740 mi
Last recorded73,740 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2006
Typical for 1978 Daimler V858,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Daimler
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAT 18S
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2006 73,740 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 72,501 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 72,501 miles

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

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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YAT 18S is a 1978 Daimler V8 in Brown with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YAT 18S, 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 YAT 18S?

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What year was YAT 18S registered?

YAT 18S is a 1978 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is YAT 18S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAT 18S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YAT 18S have outstanding finance?

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