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D2 SFN

1988 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,373 mi
Last recorded62,373 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Daimler V882,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 SFN
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 62,373 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 61,937 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 61,937 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 61,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 61,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe attatched to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear outer body sill corroded

Pass 20 May 2020 61,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 61,214 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2008 61,190 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 61,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2007 61,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 61,059 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Dec 2005 61,054 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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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D2 SFN is a 1988 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 82,413 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 D2 SFN, 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 38 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D2 SFN registered?

D2 SFN is a 1988 Daimler V8, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is D2 SFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D2 SFN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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