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SIW 1228

1991 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,273 mi
Last recorded126,273 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1991 Daimler V899,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 1228
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 126,273 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

cut in n/s/f tyre outter wall

Fail 19 Jul 2010 126,260 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

cut in n/s/f tyre outter wall

Pass 17 Jul 2009 125,689 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 124,962 miles

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SIW 1228 is a 1991 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 99,805 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 SIW 1228, 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 35 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SIW 1228 registered?

SIW 1228 is a 1991 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is SIW 1228 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIW 1228 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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