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L689 BPD

1993 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,095 mi
Last recorded75,095 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Daimler V8104,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL689 BPD
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 75,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 72,274 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 72,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 70,434 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 70,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 67,061 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 62,698 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 62,632 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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L689 BPD is a 1993 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L689 BPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L689 BPD registered?

L689 BPD is a 1993 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L689 BPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L689 BPD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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