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G1 ALF

2005 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests35 (27 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

25,754 mi
Last recorded25,754 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Daimler V843,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 ALF
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

27 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 25,754 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2026 113,396 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 113,389 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Jul 2026 113,384 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2025 110,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 25,741 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 25,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 106,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 103,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 25,140 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 103,904 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear tub

Pass 4 Jun 2022 23,847 miles

Front and raer suspension components rusted

Front wiper slightly smearing

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wor to 1.6mm +tyre side walls perised/deep cracks (strong advice) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside and nearside door mirrors has a excessive movement/play

Rear door mirror glass faded/deterioraded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front +nearside rear tyres side walls has a serious deep cracks perished (strong advice) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine coolant low

Pass 30 May 2022 98,973 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 98,973 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 May 2021 95,635 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear BED MOUNTS CORROSION

Pass 11 Jun 2020 91,928 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bed mounts corrosion

Pass 17 May 2019 87,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 265/60*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 83,979 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 80,445 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 80,445 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 77,278 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 77,269 miles

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 23,839 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 782,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyre are weather cracked on edges of tyres

offside number plate light is dim.

Pass 29 May 2014 69,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2013 64,718 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 23,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Very slight play in both rear wheel bearings/uprights.

Pass 22 May 2012 60,733 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front lower ball-joints have lift to acceptable inbuilt limit.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 551,603 miles

slight drag n/s rear brake..

Fail 6 Mar 2010 49,117 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 49,117 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 40,031 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,732 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 23,082 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,230 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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G1 ALF is a 2005 Daimler V8 in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

Across all 2005 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 43,516 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 G1 ALF, 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 21 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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G1 ALF is a 2005 Daimler V8, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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