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JOE 10N

1988 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,595 mi
Last recorded65,595 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Daimler V882,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOE 10N
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 65,595 miles

Offside Rear exhaust clamp missing

all tire's over 10 year's old

Fail 23 May 2025 65,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking fluid tank (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear exhaust clamp missing

all tire's over 10 year's old

Pass 6 Sep 2018 65,582 miles

Damage to nearside rear quarter bumper

Front bonnet stays weak

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

damper protection kit failed allowing dirt into unit

Fail 30 Aug 2018 65,570 miles

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing boot cover (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 65,558 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 65,377 miles

Front oil leak

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both sides (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 64,679 miles

Rear Both tyres perishing between treads

Fail 22 Jun 2015 64,629 miles

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2014 64,139 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f washer jet inop

slight cut in n/s/r tyre tread unable to see cord

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jun 2013 64,036 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 64,036 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,714 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 62,208 miles

rear tyres are cracking slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2007 61,847 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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JOE 10N is a 1988 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 82,413 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 JOE 10N, 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 38 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JOE 10N registered?

JOE 10N is a 1988 Daimler V8, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is JOE 10N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOE 10N shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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