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F852 GUB

1989 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,222 mi
Last recorded118,222 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Daimler V895,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF852 GUB
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 118,222 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2014 117,971 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 117,964 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 117,762 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 117,003 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 116,236 miles

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

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 20 Apr 2010 116,236 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 31 Mar 2009 115,604 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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F852 GUB is a 1989 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F852 GUB, 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 F852 GUB registered?

F852 GUB is a 1989 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F852 GUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F852 GUB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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