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71 OBY

2002 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

21,964 mi
Last recorded21,964 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Daimler V854,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration71 OBY
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 21,964 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 21,826 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 21,825 miles

Brake performance not tested non starter (3.7.A.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 21,372 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 20,931 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 19,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 18,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 18,292 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 17,521 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 16,357 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 14,255 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 11,376 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 9,699 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 9,175 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 8,263 miles

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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71 OBY is a 2002 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2002 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 54,112 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 71 OBY, 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 24 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 71 OBY registered?

71 OBY is a 2002 Daimler V8, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is 71 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 71 OBY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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