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BHW 371A

2005 Daimler V8

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

5,495 mi
Last recorded5,495 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2006
Typical for 2005 Daimler V843,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHW 371A
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2006 5,495 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 5,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Dec 2005 5,381 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Lock wire missing from nearside front brake caliper mounting bolts.

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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BHW 371A is a 2005 Daimler V8 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2005 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 43,516 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 BHW 371A, 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 21 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BHW 371A registered?

BHW 371A is a 2005 Daimler V8, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is BHW 371A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHW 371A shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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