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G430 BPK

1989 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

137,666 mi
Last recorded137,666 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Daimler V895,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG430 BPK
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2007 137,666 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 137,606 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 137,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 123,833 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 123,822 miles

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

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

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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G430 BPK is a 1989 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G430 BPK, 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 G430 BPK registered?

G430 BPK is a 1989 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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