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MBJ 124D

1996 Daimler V8 250

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,999 mi
Last recorded63,999 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBJ 124D
MakeDaimler
ModelV8 250
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 63,999 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 63,550 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 63,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 62,931 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,293 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play off steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,195 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake disc has slight contamination on surface

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 60,195 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake disc has slight contamination on surface

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 60,009 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 60,009 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 60,009 miles

Offside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,009 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 60,009 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 57,654 miles

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING BOX DROP ARM

How Reliable is the Daimler V8 250?

Based on 4,309 MOT tests across 489 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
brake binding 73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
Stop lamp not working 67
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MBJ 124D is a 1996 Daimler V8 250 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

The most common reason a Daimler V8 250 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MBJ 124D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 30 years old, this Daimler V8 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MBJ 124D registered?

MBJ 124D is a 1996 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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