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WIW 8515

1989 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

65,209 mi
Last recorded65,209 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Daimler V895,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 8515
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 65,209 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 65,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 64,838 miles

n/s/r door wont open

Fail 20 Sep 2007 64,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake pad low showing on dash. &low brake pressure showing on dash.& front number plate damage

Fail 4 Jul 2007 64,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

slight play in rear diff

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Apr 2007 64,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 63,444 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 63,444 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

drivers visor loose,slight play in o/s and n/s rear wheel hubs,signs of corrosion under chassis,slight play in steering rack bushes.

o/s sidelight bulb in h/light not working,

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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WIW 8515 is a 1989 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1989 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 95,210 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 WIW 8515, 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 37 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WIW 8515 registered?

WIW 8515 is a 1989 Daimler V8, first registered on 4 May 1989.

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