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XPG 478G

1999 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

56,513 mi
Last recorded56,513 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Daimler V874,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPG 478G
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 56,513 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 56,513 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 55,754 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 55,532 miles

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

Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable both front tyres on full lock catching lower wishbone arms (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 55,532 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable both front tyres on full lock catching lower wishbone arms (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 55,340 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play slight play in both n/s tie rod ball joints (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 55,337 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 54,923 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F Wiper blade rubber starting to split at one end

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 54,923 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F Wiper blade rubber starting to split at one end

Pass 21 Oct 2013 54,153 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 54,153 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 49,895 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 49,692 miles

n/s/f link rod rubber deteriorated

rubber bung missing n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 27 Aug 2010 49,465 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,212 miles

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

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

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

front wheel weights catching

Fail 3 Sep 2009 48,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

front wheel weights catching

Pass 8 Sep 2008 46,365 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,931 miles

slight play in all steering components i.e ball joints

Pass 8 May 2007 43,379 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 42,403 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 42,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Battery loose

Washer bottle insecure

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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XPG 478G is a 1999 Daimler V8 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XPG 478G, 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 XPG 478G registered?

XPG 478G is a 1999 Daimler V8, first registered on 26 July 1999.

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