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RLP 475W

1981 Daimler Super V8

White Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,194 mi
Last recorded89,194 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLP 475W
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2008 89,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Nov 2008 89,194 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Nov 2008 89,185 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

hand brake cable req. adjusting

slight play in both diff out puts

steering box has slight lif in drop arm shaft

Pass 11 Sep 2007 88,538 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 87,217 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Super V8?

Based on 11,576 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
2,238
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 342
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 118
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RLP 475W is a 1981 Daimler Super V8 in White with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Daimler Super V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RLP 475W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Super V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 45 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RLP 475W registered?

RLP 475W is a 1981 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 12 March 1981.

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