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K297 KWR

1993 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,414 mi
Last recorded109,414 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 1993 Daimler V8104,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK297 KWR
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 109,414 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 108,591 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 108,250 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 105,114 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm devoid of tread on inner edges & heavily perished

Pass 7 May 2015 99,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyres different profiles front to rear

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 99,742 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 99,742 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 95,090 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 95,090 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 90,773 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 90,002 miles

both rear tyres worn

corrosion front and rear suspension coil springs

corrosion nearside and offside front wings

corrosion nearside and offside inner sills to floor

corrosion nearside and offside outer sills

corrosion nearside underside floor area

offside rear wheel slightly stiff to turn

oil leaks

Pass 12 Jan 2010 89,487 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 88,877 miles

Advise steering rack bushes worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2007 88,150 miles

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS BADLY CORRODED

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR HUBS

Pass 31 Dec 2007 88,150 miles

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS BADLY CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR HUBS

Pass 14 Dec 2006 86,612 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 86,612 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS BADLY CORRODED.

ENGINE HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK.

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR HUBS.

Pass 5 Jan 2006 84,913 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe broken off

slight play in both top front suspension arm front bush's

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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K297 KWR is a 1993 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 104,262 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 K297 KWR, 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 33 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K297 KWR is a 1993 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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