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P753 JKV

1997 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,554 mi
Last recorded187,554 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 JKV
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 187,554 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 186,453 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 166,357 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 166,054 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P753 JKV is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P753 JKV, 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 P753 JKV registered?

P753 JKV is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P753 JKV safe to buy?

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