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R343 MPB

1998 Daimler Super V8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

177,595 mi
Last recorded177,595 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 MPB
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 177,595 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 177,257 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 172,686 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 165,630 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 161,621 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r fuel hose corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 160,607 miles

floor pans corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 159,132 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on both sills at front and rear.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 157,907 miles

front tyres on limits inner edge

play o/s/r hub bush

Pass 8 Feb 2011 156,802 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2010 152,570 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2010 152,570 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2009 147,286 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 145,929 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 144,869 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 139,545 miles

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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R343 MPB is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R343 MPB, 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 R343 MPB registered?

R343 MPB is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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