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P765 NRW

1997 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,124 mi
Last recorded150,124 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP765 NRW
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 150,124 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 150,124 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 148,720 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner flitch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 147,363 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 144,169 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 144,047 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 140,158 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 139,467 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 137,832 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 133,322 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 133,316 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 128,178 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 116,318 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 116,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS NEAR BRAKE PIPE MOUNT

FUEL PIPES CORRODING

REAR FLEXI HOSE FERRALS CORRODING

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 7 Nov 2007 105,506 miles

brake lights were sticking on mirrors loose fuel pipes at filter corroded rear flexible hoses ferrules corroded corrosion under front wheel arches

Fail 7 Nov 2007 105,506 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake lights were sticking on mirrors loose fuel pipes at filter corroded rear flexible hoses ferrules corroded corrosion under front wheel arches

Pass 26 Oct 2006 99,257 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CUTTING OUT 225/60/ZR16W

BRAKE PEDEL RUBBER SOON NEEDS REPLACING

SLIGHT BLOW ON MIDDLE EXHAUST BOXS

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FUIL AND BRAKE PIPES

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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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P765 NRW is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P765 NRW, 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 P765 NRW registered?

P765 NRW is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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