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L693 BPD

1993 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,070 mi
Last recorded111,070 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Daimler V8104,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL693 BPD
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 111,070 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside headlamp aim weak

Offside rear door does not open

Rear brake pipes rusty

Rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2008 111,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside headlamp aim weak

Offside rear door does not open

Rear brake pipes rusty

Rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2007 99,427 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 99,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 90,737 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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L693 BPD is a 1993 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L693 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.

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What year was L693 BPD registered?

L693 BPD is a 1993 Daimler V8, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L693 BPD safe to buy?

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