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R396 YTF

1998 Daimler Super V8

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 YTF
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 113,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

ns front bumper inscure

os rear wheeel has exsive movement top to bottom

os rear wheel has some movement top to bottom

Fail 29 Aug 2014 113,102 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

harsh ratteling noise from the nearside cylinder head

possible faulty alternator due to flikering lights

Pass 17 Aug 2013 109,389 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 109,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 109,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 105,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 102,096 miles

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

impact damage offside front subframe

one bulb not working centre stop light

rocker covers sweaty

slight corrosion offside and nearside rear chassis legs

Fail 1 Sep 2011 102,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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)

impact damage offside front subframe

one bulb not working centre stop light

rocker covers sweaty

slight corrosion offside and nearside rear chassis legs

Pass 1 Sep 2010 968,724 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 95,413 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 95,413 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 89,778 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 89,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 80,892 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 71,402 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 69,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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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R396 YTF is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R396 YTF, 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 R396 YTF registered?

R396 YTF is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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