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YIL 8846

1999 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,931 mi
Last recorded76,931 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Daimler V874,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 8846
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 76,931 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 72,108 miles

outer sills starting to corrode in places.

slight play in rear drive shaft universal joints.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 72,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

outer sills starting to corrode in places.

slight play in rear drive shaft universal joints.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 66,491 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges, advise replaced

Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,073 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 64,073 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 62,336 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Aug 2009 62,336 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front fog lamps inoperative

Pass 2 Jul 2008 58,812 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 54,777 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 49,718 miles

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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YIL 8846 is a 1999 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YIL 8846, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YIL 8846 registered?

YIL 8846 is a 1999 Daimler V8, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is YIL 8846 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIL 8846 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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