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260 HJJ

1983 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,412 mi
Last recorded6,412 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1983 Daimler V847,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration260 HJJ
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 6,412 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 6,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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260 HJJ is a 1983 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 47,017 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 260 HJJ, 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 43 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 260 HJJ registered?

260 HJJ is a 1983 Daimler V8, first registered on 8 February 1983.

Is 260 HJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 260 HJJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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