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R22 CJW

1997 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,932 mi
Last recorded114,932 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 CJW
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 114,932 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 114,899 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 111,272 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 107,643 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 103,537 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 99,939 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Feb 2009 98,062 miles

Oil leak

Please note there is slighjt movment in top wish bone bushes n/s/f

Please note there is slight movment in rubber mounting bushes on rack

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

please note 1st row of rear seats have no belts

please note air bag light staying on

Pass 14 Feb 2008 94,744 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2008 94,669 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2007 90,484 miles

Advise front nearside and offside tyres showing wear on edges.

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

OIl leak from engine / gearbox

Fail 24 Jan 2007 90,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Advise. front nears and offside tyres inner edge showing wear.

Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2006 85,049 miles

Please note slight movement in centre rack bushes and slight movement in rack end.

oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2006 85,049 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Please note slight movement in centre rack bushes and slight movement in rack end.

oil leak

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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R22 CJW is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R22 CJW, 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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What year was R22 CJW registered?

R22 CJW is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R22 CJW safe to buy?

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