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J516 SDH

1991 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,051 mi
Last recorded154,051 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1991 Daimler V899,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ516 SDH
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 154,051 miles

exhaust system deteriorated with numerous minor leaks

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 9 Mar 2013 154,046 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system deteriorated with numerous minor leaks

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 1 Oct 2009 153,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 1 Oct 2009 153,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Oct 2008 153,515 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 153,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 151,329 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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J516 SDH is a 1991 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 J516 SDH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J516 SDH registered?

J516 SDH is a 1991 Daimler V8, first registered on 10 October 1991.

Is J516 SDH safe to buy?

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