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P701 UAV

1997 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,284 mi
Last recorded130,284 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 UAV
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2024 130,284 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 130,020 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 28 Apr 2015 128,561 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 128,318 miles

all tyres very badly cracking on sidewalls and where wall meets tread

fuel lines have surface rust

o/s/f brake flexi pipe starting to crack

rear end of vehicle starting to go rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2011 127,971 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 127,117 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 126,312 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 125,237 miles

power steering pipe slight misting

slight play in o/s/f hub

windscreen has small chips and a scratch

Pass 4 Jul 2007 122,156 miles

chip in zone a of windscreen. † †both sides front brake hoses outer splitting. † †power steering pipe/hose slight leak. † †both sides rear hubs slight play.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 119,844 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 115,050 miles

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

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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P701 UAV is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P701 UAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P701 UAV registered?

P701 UAV is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P701 UAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P701 UAV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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