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F391 THP

1989 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,399 mi
Last recorded19,399 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1989 Daimler V895,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF391 THP
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 19,399 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion next to jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

part of underside been repaired and coated in the past

Fail 29 Feb 2016 19,389 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with position lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under bonnet at shocker top mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated with play (2.5.A.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion next to jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

part of underside been repaired and coated in the past

Pass 3 Apr 2015 19,251 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear bumper insecure

all brake hoses deteriorated and ferrels corroded

all wheel bearings have play

floor holed

fuel pump mount broken

offside front inner and outer sill holed

offside front inner wing corroded

radiator support bracket is corroded / holed

Pass 7 Oct 2013 17,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

play in nearside rear driveshaft

Fail 1 Oct 2013 17,943 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

play in nearside rear driveshaft

Pass 26 Sep 2012 17,127 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 17,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 15,418 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 14,333 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 14,329 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 13,647 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 12,040 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 9,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 8,231 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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F391 THP is a 1989 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F391 THP, 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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F391 THP is a 1989 Daimler V8, first registered on 23 June 1989.

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