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G888 WMP

1990 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,195 mi
Last recorded60,195 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1990 Daimler V8101,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG888 WMP
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 60,195 miles
Pass 16 May 2021 57,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2020 54,328 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 54,302 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 54,159 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 54,159 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 53,978 miles

Both front wheels have slight play

Both rear shocks are weak

Could not see front or rear brakes

Pass 17 Nov 2011 53,775 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 53,575 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 53,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 53,289 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front no plate cracked

n/s and o/s rear wheels have slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2008 53,143 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

slight top to bottom movement in rear wheels

Pass 22 Nov 2007 52,707 miles

coolant leak from n/s rear of engine

front no plate deteriated

n/s handbrake low effort

o/s/f indicator loose

play in both front wheel bearings

unable to see front or rear pads

Pass 27 Nov 2006 52,466 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 51,568 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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G888 WMP is a 1990 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 1990 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,602 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 G888 WMP, 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 36 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G888 WMP is a 1990 Daimler V8, first registered on 2 February 1990.

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