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R304 HJN

1998 Daimler Super V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,725 mi
Last recorded149,725 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 HJN
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 149,725 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 148,347 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 148,283 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 146,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 117,916 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 104,511 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 89,084 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 89,084 miles

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

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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R304 HJN is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R304 HJN, 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 R304 HJN registered?

R304 HJN is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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