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R335 PRW

1998 Daimler Super V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,830 mi
Last recorded104,830 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 PRW
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 104,830 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe corroded along outer front chassis rail area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer front chassis rail corroded within 30 cm of subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe corroded along outer front chassis rail area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer front chassis rail corroded within 30 cm of subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 104,830 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too high dip beam too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too high dip beam too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe corroded along outer front chassis rail area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer front chassis rail corroded within 30 cm of subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe corroded along outer front chassis rail area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer front chassis rail corroded within 30 cm of subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 102,424 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 102,421 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Center floor pan/Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 98,317 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 98,317 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 95,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 92,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 91,872 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 87,049 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Rear universal joint on driveshaft has movement

Pass 23 Feb 2018 83,275 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 80,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 80,966 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 837,695 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 79,634 miles

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 5 Jun 2013 78,071 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 76,096 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 74,736 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 72,147 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 69,047 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 67,163 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 63,501 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 61,875 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges .

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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R335 PRW is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Red 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 R335 PRW, 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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R335 PRW is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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