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R329 BLF

1998 Daimler Super V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,061 mi
Last recorded94,061 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 BLF
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 94,061 miles

gearbox damp with oil. N/s exhaust flaxy starting to deteriorate. Under side of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 18 Jul 2024 93,774 miles

Rear shock absorber bushes perished

Pass 23 Jun 2023 92,480 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 92,192 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated shock absorber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 91,038 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 91,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 89,084 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 87,620 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 87,620 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 85,473 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 83,389 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 80,486 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 76,798 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 76,798 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 72,121 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 69,231 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 65,460 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 63,440 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,728 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 59,627 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 57,841 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 57,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 56,626 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

slight play n/s/r driveshaft.

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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R329 BLF is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R329 BLF, 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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R329 BLF is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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