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P82 FSA

1997 Daimler V8

Gold Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,061 mi
Last recorded131,061 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP82 FSA
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 131,061 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 130,932 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 129,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 129,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 128,561 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 127,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly devoid of tread on inner edge,,,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective advise condition of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly devoid of tread on inner edge,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

recommend having steering track checked

reverse lights not working

Pass 6 Jun 2018 126,928 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 125,833 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 118,087 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 104,570 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 104,517 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 104,357 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 104,357 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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P82 FSA is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Gold with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P82 FSA, 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 P82 FSA registered?

P82 FSA is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P82 FSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P82 FSA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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