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P902 NRW

1997 Daimler V8

Gold Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,584 mi
Last recorded146,584 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP902 NRW
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 146,584 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 139,054 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 135,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 3 Feb 2011 135,543 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 135,543 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 135,123 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 134,184 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 130,320 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 130,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 120,104 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 104,493 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 104,488 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P902 NRW is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Gold with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P902 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 P902 NRW registered?

P902 NRW is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 8 July 1997.

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