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R122 BHP

1997 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,173 mi
Last recorded76,173 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 BHP
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 76,173 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under cover and sill painted

Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,669 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 66,467 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 58,244 miles

Both front chassis legs corroded

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 27 May 2016 47,359 miles

both rear brakes bindings

unable to fully check all brake pads, suggest further investigation

Pass 18 May 2015 40,639 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 40,637 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

left front floor area has damaged/corrosion

Pass 28 May 2014 32,891 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2013 30,384 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 28,163 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

exhaust systems corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 27,715 miles

under body corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 27,331 miles

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 15 Oct 2009 26,837 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 26,098 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 24,402 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 24,353 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 21,886 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 21,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Daimler V8?

Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,164
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,052
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 495
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 422
parking brake recording little or no effort 308
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R122 BHP is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 89,719 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R122 BHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 29 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R122 BHP is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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