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L429 ULG

1993 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,026 mi
Last recorded159,026 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Daimler V8104,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL429 ULG
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 159,026 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs showing some warping on roller brake test

front subframe showing corrosion

front+rear wheelboxes+both innerwings floors chassis showing corrosion/corroded

radiator support corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2011 159,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs showing some warping on roller brake test

front subframe showing corrosion

front+rear wheelboxes+both innerwings floors chassis showing corrosion/corroded

radiator support corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 158,779 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wheel boxes/inner wings,front subframe,bulk heads showing corrosion/corroded

both rear wheelboxes showing corrosion

number plate slightly deteriorated

radiator support corroded

underside inc:floor pans and underfloor chassis showing corrosion/corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2010 158,776 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wheel boxes/inner wings,front subframe,bulk heads showing corrosion/corroded

both rear wheelboxes showing corrosion

number plate slightly deteriorated

radiator support corroded

underside inc:floor pans and underfloor chassis showing corrosion/corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2009 158,459 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wheel boxes+front subframe and uder front floor chassis rails showing corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2009 158,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wheel boxes+front subframe and uder front floor chassis rails showing corrosion

Pass 9 May 2008 158,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

fuel pipes starting to corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2007 156,677 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 154,591 miles

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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L429 ULG is a 1993 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L429 ULG, 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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What year was L429 ULG registered?

L429 ULG is a 1993 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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