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G312 DOP

1989 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,442 mi
Last recorded138,442 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Daimler V895,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG312 DOP
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 138,442 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 133,682 miles

Rear both sides only just met minimum advise braking system requires attention

Fail 7 Apr 2018 133,682 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear both sides only just met minimum advise braking system requires attention

Pass 8 Apr 2017 12,800 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 127,334 miles

corrosion o/s/r inner wing

footbrake travel

operation of brake pressure light on dash

Fail 1 Mar 2016 127,333 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads (3.5.1g)

corrosion o/s/r inner wing

footbrake travel

operation of brake pressure light on dash

Pass 10 Jan 2015 127,319 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 127,300 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 125,112 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 122,648 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 120,664 miles

wear on rear tyres

Pass 26 Jun 2009 118,540 miles

brake warning light on

uneven wear on all tyres

Pass 2 Jul 2008 116,420 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 113,817 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 109,788 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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G312 DOP is a 1989 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G312 DOP, 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 G312 DOP registered?

G312 DOP is a 1989 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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