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J585 OVC

1991 Daimler V8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

43,746 mi
Last recorded43,746 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Daimler V899,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ585 OVC
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 43,746 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 43,279 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 43,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ADVICE FRONT SUBFRAME BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH//VEHICLE STARTING TO GET VERY RUSTY

Pass 26 Oct 2006 42,948 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 42,895 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,894 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 42,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 42,298 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 42,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

corrosion in sill panels

free play in n/s/r wheel bearing

front sub frame busshs spliting

o/s/f blade spliting

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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J585 OVC is a 1991 Daimler V8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J585 OVC, 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 J585 OVC registered?

J585 OVC is a 1991 Daimler V8, first registered on 27 August 1991.

Is J585 OVC safe to buy?

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