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A333 RGJ

1983 Daimler V8

White Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,268 mi
Last recorded70,268 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1983 Daimler V847,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA333 RGJ
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 70,268 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play steering rack

Pass 26 Aug 2010
Fail 19 Aug 2010

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

corrossion has set in on both sills

front inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Aug 2009 69,938 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 69,310 miles
Fail 5 May 2008 69,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 68,208 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 68,208 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 67,372 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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A333 RGJ is a 1983 Daimler V8 in White with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A333 RGJ, 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 A333 RGJ registered?

A333 RGJ is a 1983 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A333 RGJ safe to buy?

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