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F212 SFH

1989 Daimler V8

White Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,890 mi
Last recorded100,890 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Daimler V895,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF212 SFH
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 100,890 miles

various patches of corosion under vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 4 Aug 2008 100,890 miles

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

various patches of corosion under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 22 Jun 2007 100,832 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 100,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 98,465 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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F212 SFH is a 1989 Daimler V8 in White with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 F212 SFH, 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 F212 SFH registered?

F212 SFH is a 1989 Daimler V8, first registered on 3 January 1989.

Is F212 SFH safe to buy?

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