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D8 LWB

1998 Daimler Super V8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,393 mi
Last recorded155,393 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 LWB
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2013 155,393 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 155,093 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 154,787 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 152,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 150,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 149,006 miles

rear exhaust system rusty

rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 Sep 2007 146,618 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 142,170 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Super V8?

Based on 11,576 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
2,238
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 342
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 118
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D8 LWB is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 94,087 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Super V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D8 LWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Super V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D8 LWB registered?

D8 LWB is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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