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DLR 603Y

1983 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,505 mi
Last recorded74,505 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1983 Daimler V847,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLR 603Y
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 74,505 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 74,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 74,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2007 74,441 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 72,453 miles

Oil leak

slight play in front suspension

Fail 8 Nov 2006 72,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

nearside handbrake reading low

slight plat in steering box

slight play in front suspension

Pass 7 Dec 2005 71,858 miles

offside handbrake reading slightly low

Fail 21 Nov 2005 71,838 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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DLR 603Y is a 1983 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DLR 603Y, 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 DLR 603Y registered?

DLR 603Y is a 1983 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 May 1983.

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