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CLF 9Y

1983 Daimler V8

Gold Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,834 mi
Last recorded20,834 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1983 Daimler V847,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLF 9Y
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 20,834 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 20,406 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 20,297 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 19,737 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 19,735 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 19,735 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 18,703 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 18,309 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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CLF 9Y is a 1983 Daimler V8 in Gold with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CLF 9Y, 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 CLF 9Y registered?

CLF 9Y is a 1983 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 June 1983.

Is CLF 9Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLF 9Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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