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Daimler V8 250 / 2.5 Litre MOT Results

87.2% pass rate
from 196 tests in 2021
(50% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Daimler V8 250 / 2.5 Litre is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (51% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.51% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.51% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.51% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.51% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.51% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.51% fail on Horn
  • 5.1% fail on Brakes
    • 4.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.51% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.51% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance
    • 1.5% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.51% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.51% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.51% fail on Pedal
      • 0.51% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.51% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.51% fail on Valves
  • 4.6% fail on Suspension
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.0% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.51% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.51% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.51% fail on Axles
      • 0.51% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.51% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.51% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.51% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.51% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.51% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 4.1% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.51% fail on Wipers
  • 3.1% fail on Steering
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.51% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.51% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.51% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.51% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.51% fail on Power steering
      • 0.51% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 2.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (68% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Chassis
      • 1.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.51% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.51% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.51% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.51% fail on Doors
      • 0.51% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.51% fail on Door condition
  • 1.5% fail on Tyres
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.51% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.51% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.51% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.51% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.51% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.51% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.51% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.51% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.51% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.51% fail on Prescribed areas