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H120 HKJ

1990 Daimler V8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,368 mi
Last recorded141,368 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Daimler V8101,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH120 HKJ
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 141,368 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 136,646 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 136,578 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2021 132,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

mileage unreadable

Fail 26 Feb 2020 126,930 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure not locating (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure not locating (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 126,919 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure not self locating (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure not self locating (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork rack rubber bushes (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 120,021 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp Condensated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2018 120,017 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp Condensated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 119,296 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 117,709 miles

corrosion coming to all rear suspension mount areas

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

rear brake pipes corroding slightly

Fail 15 Mar 2016 117,701 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion coming to all rear suspension mount areas

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

rear brake pipes corroding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2015 117,582 miles

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

WIPER DOESNT PARK

Pass 26 Mar 2014 116,464 miles

brake pipes corroding

corrosion to o/s/f outer sill (not structural)

slight exhaust blow at centre

Pass 26 Mar 2013 115,715 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2012 114,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 114,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 113,507 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 113,507 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 112,529 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 110,972 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 109,104 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 109,100 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2007 107,141 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 105,398 miles

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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H120 HKJ is a 1990 Daimler V8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 H120 HKJ, 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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H120 HKJ is a 1990 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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