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YHV 75T

1978 Daimler V8

Bronze Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,026 mi
Last recorded42,026 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1978 Daimler V858,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHV 75T
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1978
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,026 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 42,025 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 40,471 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 37,208 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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YHV 75T is a 1978 Daimler V8 in Bronze with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YHV 75T, 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

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What year was YHV 75T registered?

YHV 75T is a 1978 Daimler V8, first registered on 6 November 1978.

Is YHV 75T safe to buy?

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