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F781 PNO

1989 Daimler V8

White Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,069 mi
Last recorded123,069 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Daimler V895,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF781 PNO
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 123,069 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion beneath entire vehicle

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underseal used front and rear of vehicle

Fail 4 Oct 2023 123,066 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion beneath entire vehicle

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underseal used front and rear of vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2021 122,570 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 121,058 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 118,500 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 118,500 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 117,126 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 117,126 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 116,589 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 116,328 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 115,783 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 113,927 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 109,788 miles

All door handles stiff to operate.

Engine oil leak

Front number plate cracked.

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

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

Nearside front anti roll bar link arm mounting bushes starting to perrish

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

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

Offside front anti roll bar link arm mounting bushes starting to perrish

Offside rear central locking faulty

Fail 14 Mar 2012 109,788 miles

All door handles stiff to operate.

Engine oil leak

Front number plate cracked.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front anti roll bar link arm mounting bushes starting to perrish

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

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

Offside front anti roll bar link arm mounting bushes starting to perrish

Offside rear central locking faulty

Pass 22 Jan 2011 107,056 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2010 107,033 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

the n/s mirror cover is missing

the n/s/f h/lamp is dim

Pass 21 Dec 2009 102,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 97,584 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

advise steering rack mounting bushes worn

advise vehicle recently undersealed

Fail 15 Dec 2008 97,584 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

advise steering rack mounting bushes worn

advise vehicle recently undersealed

Pass 19 Dec 2007 93,381 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 91,465 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 89,739 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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F781 PNO is a 1989 Daimler V8 in White with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F781 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.

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F781 PNO is a 1989 Daimler V8, first registered on 22 March 1989.

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