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F860 MRA

1989 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Daimler V895,210 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF860 MRA
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009

All brake pipes heavly greased, unable to fully inspect

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2009

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 130,664 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

leak from powersteering resorvoir

o/s/r lamp cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2008 130,664 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

leak from powersteering resorvoir

o/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2007 125,385 miles

slight fluid leak from power steering resor voir

Fail 12 Apr 2007 125,385 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight fluid leak from power steering resor voir

Pass 13 Apr 2006 117,686 miles

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

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

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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F860 MRA is a 1989 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 F860 MRA, 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 F860 MRA registered?

F860 MRA is a 1989 Daimler V8, first registered on 11 July 1989.

Is F860 MRA safe to buy?

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