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M60 RPE

1998 Daimler Super V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,761 mi
Last recorded98,761 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM60 RPE
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 98,761 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 98,758 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 98,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (under wing) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (under wing) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 98,315 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 97,550 miles

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

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

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

both sides front chassis (under wings) showing corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2013 96,224 miles

n/s and o/s rear sill backings becoming corroded o/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded n/s front inner wing becoming corroded under wheel arch

Pass 18 Jan 2012 92,121 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 88,836 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 86,792 miles

1. n/s front chassis rail becoming corroded under wheel arch. 2. n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge. 3. o/s rear tyrenear legal limits, worn on inside edge. 4. slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 25 Jan 2009 82,555 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 81,375 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 80,175 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 74,610 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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M60 RPE is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 M60 RPE, 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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M60 RPE is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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