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J493 UTW

1991 Daimler V8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,890 mi
Last recorded112,890 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1991 Daimler V899,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ493 UTW
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 112,890 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear bumper insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill panals getting rusty

Fail 5 Oct 2012 112,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear bumper insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill panals getting rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2011 111,137 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

generall corrision on under side of car

Fail 7 Oct 2011 111,117 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 108,205 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 108,205 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 107,674 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 104,622 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 100,664 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 100,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 98,183 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 93,649 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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J493 UTW is a 1991 Daimler V8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J493 UTW, 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 J493 UTW registered?

J493 UTW is a 1991 Daimler V8, first registered on 29 August 1991.

Is J493 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J493 UTW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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