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A19 DPK

1989 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,594 mi
Last recorded76,594 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2008
Typical for 1989 Daimler V895,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 DPK
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2008 76,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 76,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2007 76,097 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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A19 DPK is a 1989 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 95,210 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 A19 DPK, 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 37 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A19 DPK registered?

A19 DPK is a 1989 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is A19 DPK safe to buy?

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