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WPA 56F

1995 Daimler V8 250

Grey Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

58,640 mi
Last recorded58,640 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPA 56F
MakeDaimler
ModelV8 250
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 58,640 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 58,638 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front bumper insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2016 58,624 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight crossion all round

Fail 8 Jul 2016 58,623 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight crossion all round

Pass 19 Jul 2014 58,432 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

horn control slightly sticky in operation

poower steering pump light misting of oil

power steering rack light misting of oil

Fail 16 Jul 2014 58,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

horn control slightly sticky in operation

poower steering pump light misting of oil

power steering rack light misting of oil

Pass 10 Jul 2013 58,259 miles

rear valence corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2013 58,256 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear valence corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 58,051 miles

Both rear brake discs becoming worn and corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate condition deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 58,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion hole in nearside rear inner wing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside and offside front floor and inner sills holed

Nearside track rod end boot split

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Two sticker on screen only just in swept area not exceeding 40 mm limit

Pass 7 Sep 2009 57,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside and nearside front inner sills to floors holed

Offside rear suspension low compared to the nearside

Unable to view rear brake pads

Fail 1 Sep 2009 57,884 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside and nearside front inner sills to floors holed

Offside rear suspension low compared to the nearside

Unable to view rear brake pads

Pass 11 Feb 2008 57,714 miles

Nearside engine mount starting to deteriate.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 57,708 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside engine mount starting to deteriate.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 56,813 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 56,813 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 55,237 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler V8 250?

Based on 4,309 MOT tests across 489 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
brake binding 73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
Stop lamp not working 67
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WPA 56F is a 1995 Daimler V8 250 in Grey with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

The most common reason a Daimler V8 250 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WPA 56F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 31 years old, this Daimler V8 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WPA 56F is a 1995 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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