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V683 HKW

1999 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,405 mi
Last recorded176,405 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Daimler Super V890,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV683 HKW
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 176,405 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 168,140 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 168,140 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 166,167 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 166,163 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 160,239 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 160,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 155,036 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 149,962 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2006 149,962 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

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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V683 HKW is a 1999 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 90,323 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 Super V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V683 HKW, 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 27 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 V683 HKW registered?

V683 HKW is a 1999 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 30 December 1999.

Is V683 HKW safe to buy?

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