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J18 WAB

1991 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,464 mi
Last recorded156,464 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 Daimler V899,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 WAB
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 156,464 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 156,464 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 156,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2007 155,212 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch

rear mwtal fuel pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 6 May 2006 153,230 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

diff oil leak

oil leak

slight tear to drivers wiper blade recommend replacement soon

surface corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

Pass 6 May 2006 153,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

diff oil leak

oil leak

slight tear to drivers wiper blade recommend replacement soon

surface corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

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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J18 WAB is a 1991 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 99,805 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 J18 WAB, 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 35 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J18 WAB registered?

J18 WAB is a 1991 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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