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L5 RDG

1998 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

98,384 mi
Last recorded98,384 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 RDG
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 98,384 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 98,173 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 97,572 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 97,036 miles

Front exhaust flexy joints corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2020 96,515 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front flexi joints corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 95,715 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rails have slight corrosion starting, within 30cm of seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 94,618 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 93,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 92,031 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 90,932 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 90,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 89,300 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 May 2013 87,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 85,792 miles

both front lower ball joint covers deteriated

Pass 27 May 2011 83,907 miles

all suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 81,907 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 29 May 2009 79,304 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint boot split

Pass 22 May 2008 76,847 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 74,740 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 71,958 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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L5 RDG is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L5 RDG, 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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L5 RDG is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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