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R284 KRU

1998 Daimler Super V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,485 mi
Last recorded118,485 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 KRU
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 118,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 117,147 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 116,749 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 115,515 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 115,508 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 113,724 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 112,443 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 111,292 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 110,601 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 109,682 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jul 2012 109,026 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 108,442 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 103,125 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 94,689 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 94,682 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 94,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 88,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2007 83,324 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 81,945 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 73,609 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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R284 KRU is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R284 KRU, 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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R284 KRU is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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