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F580 UPC

1989 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,073 mi
Last recorded162,073 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Daimler V895,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF580 UPC
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 162,073 miles

only manual unlock to rear doors

Fail 1 Feb 2018 162,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting on inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

only manual unlock to rear doors

Pass 11 Aug 2016 162,027 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 162,027 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 77,813 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

due to standing, brakes slightly rusty on surface, will need a drive to clean off

front fog lamps not working

Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,803 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 74,717 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 73,209 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 73,206 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2008 72,546 miles

Auto/box has a slight leak at cooler pipes.

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 71,838 miles

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

Slight oil leak from auto/ box cooler pipes at radiator N/S.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 70,070 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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F580 UPC is a 1989 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F580 UPC, 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 F580 UPC registered?

F580 UPC is a 1989 Daimler V8, first registered on 19 May 1989.

Is F580 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F580 UPC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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