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F7 MRP

1998 Daimler Super V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,847 mi
Last recorded124,847 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 MRP
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 124,847 miles

Both front tyres balding on inner edges and slightly out of shape

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Wiper starting to split

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 124,194 miles

Both front tyres feathering on inner edges

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 124,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Both front tyres feathering on inner edges

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 123,275 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 121,688 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 120,125 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 120,125 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 117,623 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 117,522 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 114,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 111,654 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre close to wear marker

Pass 25 Jul 2007 106,450 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 96,226 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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F7 MRP is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F7 MRP, 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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F7 MRP is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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