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F177 NEV

1988 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,092 mi
Last recorded132,092 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1988 Daimler V882,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF177 NEV
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 132,092 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack seals (2.3.3b)

both rear position lamps dim

Fail 17 Mar 2016 132,091 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack seals (2.3.3b)

both rear position lamps dim

Fail 20 Feb 2016 132,091 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front offside and nearside tyres slightly perished/cracked

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 22 May 2009 131,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake fluid in surounding area of master cyl but cylinder not leaking

slight free play to both rear hubs

Pass 16 Jun 2007 124,945 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 105,419 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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F177 NEV is a 1988 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F177 NEV, 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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F177 NEV is a 1988 Daimler V8, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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