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R176 DWL

1997 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,907 mi
Last recorded74,907 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 DWL
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 74,907 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 72,527 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 70,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 70,598 miles

all tyres cracking in treads

Fail 23 Aug 2016 70,598 miles

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

all tyres cracking in treads

Pass 5 Aug 2015 68,034 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 67,187 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 66,161 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 1 Nov 2012 63,384 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 126,429 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 50,766 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,760 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 41,094 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 37,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 37,858 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 34,502 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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R176 DWL is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R176 DWL, 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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R176 DWL is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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