MOT Status
ValidMileage
47,001 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil underside of engine + rear rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings movement in mounting bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box holed (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak front (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 perished nsf also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Daimler V8?
Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.
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A500 SAE is a 1983 Daimler V8 in Bronze with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 A500 SAE, 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 A500 SAE registered?
A500 SAE is a 1983 Daimler V8, first registered on 16 September 1983.
Is A500 SAE safe to buy?
The MOT history for A500 SAE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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