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N521 OYO

1995 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,603 mi
Last recorded108,603 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 1995 Daimler V886,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN521 OYO
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 108,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 108,375 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 108,375 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 105,616 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 105,607 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 103,380 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 103,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 100,667 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear shocks slightly worn

Pass 7 Sep 2012 97,577 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 97,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 93,240 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 92,763 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2008 89,969 miles

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 20 Aug 2008 89,966 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 6 Jul 2006 83,311 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 83,311 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 83,311 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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N521 OYO is a 1995 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 N521 OYO, 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 N521 OYO registered?

N521 OYO is a 1995 Daimler V8, first registered on 26 October 1995.

Is N521 OYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N521 OYO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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