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A908 GFV

1983 Daimler V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,627 mi
Last recorded55,627 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1983 Daimler V847,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA908 GFV
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 55,627 miles

n/s and o/s front to rear fuel lines corroded

n/s/f upper and o/s/f upper ball joint boots split

n/s/r brake disc corroded (surface only)

Pass 29 May 2010 55,624 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 55,624 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre perished n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 May 2007 55,597 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 55,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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A908 GFV is a 1983 Daimler V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A908 GFV, 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 A908 GFV registered?

A908 GFV is a 1983 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A908 GFV safe to buy?

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