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Daimler V8 250 / 2.5 Litre MOT Results
78.2% pass rate
from 664 tests in 2017
(25% better than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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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.
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13% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
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4.4% fail on
Headlamps
- 4.2% fail on Headlamp
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0.45% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
(3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale' (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.15% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 3.5% fail on Horn
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2.9% fail on
Position lamps
- 1.7% fail on Rear lamps
- 1.2% fail on Front lamps
- 0.15% fail on All position lamps
- 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp
- 2.7% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (48% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Direction indicators
(60% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Flashing type
(60% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Tell tales
- 0.45% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.45% fail on Individual lamps (73% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.15% fail on Switch
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1.4% fail on
Flashing type
(60% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.75% fail on Battery
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0.60% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(73% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Fog lamp (78% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Tell tale
- 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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4.4% fail on
Headlamps
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9.6% fail on
Brakes
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6.8% fail on
Brake performance
- 4.7% fail on Parking brake performance
- 2.3% fail on Front wheels
- 2.1% fail on Rear wheels
- 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.30% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested
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3.2% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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1.5% fail on
Components
- 1.1% fail on Pipes
- 0.45% fail on Hoses
- 0.15% fail on Cylinders
- 1.4% fail on Leaks
- 0.60% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Components
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1.7% fail on
Hub components
- 0.90% fail on Brake discs (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Brake calipers (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.60% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.60% fail on Condition
- 0.30% fail on Restricted movement
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0.15% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.15% fail on
Pedal
- 0.15% fail on Anti-slip
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0.15% fail on
Pedal
- 0.15% fail on ABS
- 0.15% fail on Locking devices
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6.8% fail on
Brake performance
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8.1% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 6.8% fail on Washers
- 2.1% fail on Wipers
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7.4% fail on
Suspension
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2.1% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.90% fail on Component mounting (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Spring mounting
- 0.45% fail on Subframe mounting
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2.0% fail on
Suspension arms
- 2.0% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 2.0% fail on Front suspension joints (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Sub-frames
(3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.75% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Attachment (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.30% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.30% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.15% fail on Condition
- 0.15% fail on Attachment
- 0.15% fail on Linkage condition
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0.75% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.60% fail on Front
- 0.15% fail on Rear
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0.60% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.60% fail on Condition
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0.45% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.30% fail on Attachment (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.30% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.30% fail on Condition
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0.15% fail on
Leaf springs
- 0.15% fail on Condition
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0.15% fail on
Axles
- 0.15% fail on Swivel joints/housing
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2.1% fail on
Prescribed areas
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6.8% fail on
Steering
(49% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Steering system
- 2.3% fail on Track rod end
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0.90% fail on
Free play
(2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Steering box (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Steering box
- 0.45% fail on Intermediate drop arm (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Drag link end
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0.45% fail on
Other components
- 0.45% fail on Steering pivot point
- 0.30% fail on Steering rack
- 0.30% fail on Ball joint
- 0.30% fail on Steering arm
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1.2% fail on
Steering control
(190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Steering column (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Steering wheel
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0.75% fail on
Power steering
- 0.30% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.30% fail on Other components
- 0.15% fail on Pump
- 0.45% fail on Steering operation
- 0.45% fail on Locking devices
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4.8% fail on
Steering system
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3.3% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.1% fail on Emissions
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0.90% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.45% fail on System
- 0.30% fail on Pipe
- 0.15% fail on Cap
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2.0% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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0.90% fail on
Doors
- 0.60% fail on Passengers other (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Drivers
- 0.15% fail on Passengers front
- 0.60% fail on Body condition
- 0.15% fail on Engine mountings
- 0.15% fail on Speedometer
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0.15% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.15% fail on Chassis
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0.90% fail on
Doors
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1.2% fail on
Tyres
- 0.90% fail on Condition
- 0.45% fail on Tread depth
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0.45% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(79% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.45% fail on
Seat belts
(79% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Prescribed areas (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Condition
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0.45% fail on
Seat belts
(79% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.15% fail on Condition
- 0.15% fail on Attachment
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0.30% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.30% fail on Registration plate