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R416 AVC

1997 Daimler V8

Grey Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,055 mi
Last recorded110,055 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 AVC
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 110,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wall perishing.

Underside of vehicle,body suspension,brakes,subframes heavily corroded.

Fail 14 Jun 2017 110,044 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre wall perishing.

Underside of vehicle,body suspension,brakes,subframes heavily corroded.

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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R416 AVC is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Grey with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R416 AVC, 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 R416 AVC registered?

R416 AVC is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R416 AVC safe to buy?

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