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F557 PYF

1988 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,577 mi
Last recorded48,577 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1988 Daimler V882,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF557 PYF
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,577 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 46,950 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 46,950 miles

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

Offside rear differensial has slight play

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 16 Feb 2007 44,814 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 44,812 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 44,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 43,616 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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F557 PYF is a 1988 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F557 PYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F557 PYF?

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What year was F557 PYF registered?

F557 PYF is a 1988 Daimler V8, first registered on 20 December 1988.

Is F557 PYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F557 PYF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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