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R337 NGC

1997 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,364 mi
Last recorded69,364 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 NGC
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 69,364 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inner edge,no cords visible at time of test.advise replacement and steering geometry adjustment a.s.a.p.

advise nearside front tyre sidewall damage,no cords visible at time of test

Fail 10 Jul 2012 693,634 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

advise both front tyres worn on inner edge,no cords visible at time of test.advise replacement and steering geometry adjustment a.s.a.p.

advise nearside front tyre sidewall damage,no cords visible at time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2011 65,295 miles

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

play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2010 64,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,356 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDE WALL (CORDS NOT SHOWING)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 56,993 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 53,587 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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R337 NGC is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 89,719 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 R337 NGC, 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 29 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R337 NGC registered?

R337 NGC is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R337 NGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R337 NGC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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