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F779 PNO

1989 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,576 mi
Last recorded46,576 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Daimler V895,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF779 PNO
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 46,576 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 46,380 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 46,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,962 miles

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

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

brake low pressure showing on dash intermittent

Fail 17 Apr 2015 45,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

brake low pressure showing on dash intermittent

Pass 17 Apr 2014 45,862 miles

Brake pressure warning light on

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,579 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 36,902 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,350 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,155 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 28,155 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 27,941 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 27,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2006 27,819 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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F779 PNO is a 1989 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F779 PNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F779 PNO registered?

F779 PNO is a 1989 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F779 PNO safe to buy?

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