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V71 SBK

1999 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,255 mi
Last recorded94,255 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Daimler V874,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 SBK
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2019 94,255 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 89,935 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 88,686 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to nearside centre (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 85,729 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside floor to centre corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2015 83,404 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 81,474 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 81,474 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 76,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear axle o/s/r bush poor condition

Fail 12 Dec 2013 76,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 68,440 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 59,940 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 59,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 52,614 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 42,198 miles

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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V71 SBK is a 1999 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 74,132 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 V71 SBK, 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 27 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V71 SBK registered?

V71 SBK is a 1999 Daimler V8, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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