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HIG 6165

1998 Daimler Super V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,691 mi
Last recorded161,691 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 6165
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2013 161,691 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 146,816 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 130,313 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Nov 2010 124,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 12,217 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 117,665 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 111,233 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 100,270 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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HIG 6165 is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Black 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 HIG 6165, 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 HIG 6165 registered?

HIG 6165 is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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