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F162 UJN

1989 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,731 mi
Last recorded79,731 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Daimler V895,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF162 UJN
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 79,731 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 79,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2025 75,595 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 74,724 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 71,850 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 71,453 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 67,441 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 67,441 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 62,858 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 62,755 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn And offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 61,645 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack mouth play

Pass 17 Feb 2017 56,295 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 54,999 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 51,010 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 50,609 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2013 47,886 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2013 47,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2012 44,264 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

dim dip headlight n/s/f not working

o/s/r hand brake effort low

wiper blade wearing

Pass 22 Mar 2011 3,869 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,892 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,827 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,795 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 38,748 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 38,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 38,687 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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F162 UJN is a 1989 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1989 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 95,210 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 F162 UJN, 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 37 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F162 UJN registered?

F162 UJN is a 1989 Daimler V8, first registered on 6 April 1989.

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