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JL 6488

1939 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 2522cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,947 mi
Last recorded17,947 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL 6488
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1939
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,522cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2008 17,947 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 May 2007 16,548 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 14,396 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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JL 6488 is a 1939 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 2,522cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JL 6488, 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 87 years old, this Daimler V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JL 6488 registered?

JL 6488 is a 1939 Daimler V8, first registered on 3 May 1939.

Is JL 6488 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JL 6488 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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