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VFF 879

1995 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,496 mi
Last recorded53,496 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Daimler V886,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFF 879
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2012 53,496 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 50,139 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 46,674 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 40,645 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 36,363 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 25,138 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 18,156 miles

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

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

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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VFF 879 is a 1995 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1995 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 86,934 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 VFF 879, 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 31 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VFF 879?

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What year was VFF 879 registered?

VFF 879 is a 1995 Daimler V8, first registered on 21 March 1995.

Is VFF 879 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFF 879 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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