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WSU 506

1990 Daimler V8 250

Green Petrol 4236cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,164 mi
Last recorded41,164 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSU 506
MakeDaimler
ModelV8 250
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,236cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 41,164 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 30 May 2015 41,164 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 41,074 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight cracking on surface of front tyres, ok at test.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 41,074 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight cracking on surface of front tyres, ok at test.

Fail 27 Apr 2013 41,029 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Presented with windscreen folded down.

Pass 27 Apr 2013 41,029 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Presented with windscreen folded down.

Pass 23 Apr 2011 40,915 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 40,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,651 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 40,651 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 40,464 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 39,998 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 39,985 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 39,634 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 39,074 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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WSU 506 is a 1990 Daimler V8 250 in Green with a 4,236cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WSU 506, 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 36 years old, this Daimler V8 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WSU 506 is a 1990 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 18 January 1990.

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