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R285 LGF

1998 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,395 mi
Last recorded115,395 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 LGF
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 115,395 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 115,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 114,691 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 114,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 86,061 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 84,258 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 84,254 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear driveshaft coupling has slight play in it.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 80,620 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 80,394 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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R285 LGF is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 R285 LGF, 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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What year was R285 LGF registered?

R285 LGF is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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