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M483 FTC

1995 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

132,845 mi
Last recorded132,845 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Daimler V886,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM483 FTC
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 132,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 132,537 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 132,481 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 132,218 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 131,913 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 131,590 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 130,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 130,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 129,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 129,624 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 129,371 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 129,086 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 128,490 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2014 126,981 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise tyres starting perish and crack

Pass 29 Aug 2013 126,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 126,829 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 126,177 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 125,823 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 125,128 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 123,284 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 119,697 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 116,238 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 111,371 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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M483 FTC is a 1995 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1995 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 86,934 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 M483 FTC, 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 31 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M483 FTC registered?

M483 FTC is a 1995 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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The MOT history for M483 FTC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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