MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,673 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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N/S/F & O/S/F tyres earing on inner edges
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
one of the n/s/r tale lights not working
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Daimler V8?
Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.
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P266 VUA is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1997 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 89,719 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 P266 VUA, 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 29 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was P266 VUA registered?
P266 VUA is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 10 January 1997.
Is P266 VUA safe to buy?
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