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R146 KPH

1997 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,809 mi
Last recorded162,809 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 KPH
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 162,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

drivers door handle insecure but can be opened (still functioning)

vehicle underbody repairs carried out (welded) covered in underseal

Fail 8 Jun 2026 162,809 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near front subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

drivers door handle insecure but can be opened (still functioning)

vehicle underbody repairs carried out (welded) covered in underseal

Fail 20 Mar 2026 162,398 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill, jacking point and inner wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill, floor and inner wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose damaged Rubbing on propshaft (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability Not attached at front mounts (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 156,340 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 156,320 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both cats (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper parks in centre of screen (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

both front flexi hoses splitting

both front inner arches corroded

high level stop lamp inop

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 155,691 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 155,691 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 155,680 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel lines corroded

windcreen wiper switch faulty

Pass 9 Sep 2014 148,384 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 148,384 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 139,929 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsf inner sill excessivly corroded, but not within a prescribed area

osf inner sill excessivley corroded, but not within a prescribed area

Fail 3 Sep 2013 139,700 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsf inner sill excessivly corroded, but not within a prescribed area

osf inner sill excessivley corroded, but not within a prescribed area

Pass 13 Aug 2012 126,607 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 120,256 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 120,240 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 113,678 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 107,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 105,101 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 102,444 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 102,444 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 98,421 miles

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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R146 KPH is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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 R146 KPH, 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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R146 KPH is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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