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R333 OAK

1998 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,571 mi
Last recorded97,571 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR333 OAK
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 97,571 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 97,560 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 95,270 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 87,957 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Pass 5 May 2016 82,185 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 81,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 79,102 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 78,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 75,815 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 71,748 miles

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

nearside front ball joint gator split

Fail 14 Jul 2010 66,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 66,729 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 61,249 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 55,745 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 55,745 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 49,225 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 43,925 miles

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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R333 OAK is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1998 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 86,796 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R333 OAK, 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 28 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R333 OAK registered?

R333 OAK is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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