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J798 MTM

1991 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,646 mi
Last recorded143,646 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2007
Typical for 1991 Daimler V899,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ798 MTM
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2007 143,646 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 143,257 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 135,794 miles

n s f floor and outer sill corroded and holed outside prescibed areas.

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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J798 MTM is a 1991 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 J798 MTM, 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 J798 MTM registered?

J798 MTM is a 1991 Daimler V8, first registered on 27 September 1991.

Is J798 MTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J798 MTM shows 3 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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