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P88 DWS

1997 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,190 mi
Last recorded103,190 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 DWS
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 103,190 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Apr 2016 103,190 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Apr 2015 100,883 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 98,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 96,498 miles

NSR lower shock absorber ball joint gaitor split

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 96,498 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

NSR lower shock absorber ball joint gaitor split

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 93,731 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 93,731 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 92,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 89,714 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 89,714 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 82,432 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 82,432 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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P88 DWS is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P88 DWS, 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 P88 DWS registered?

P88 DWS is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 18 January 1997.

Is P88 DWS safe to buy?

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