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A500 SAE

1983 Daimler V8

Bronze Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,001 mi
Last recorded47,001 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Daimler V847,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA500 SAE
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 47,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 46,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 46,816 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 46,548 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 45,963 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil underside of engine + rear rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 45,721 miles

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))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 45,715 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 45,264 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 45,260 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 44,613 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 44,581 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,580 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 44,579 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 44,579 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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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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