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R398 EJL

1998 Daimler Super V8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

197,970 mi
Last recorded197,970 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 EJL
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 197,970 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside lower part of wing slightly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2014 197,966 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside lower part of wing slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 196,944 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 May 2012 196,944 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011
Pass 6 Jul 2010 190,093 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 189,876 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 181,494 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 169,202 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 159,932 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 11 Jul 2007 159,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

air bag light on

play in off side and near side rear hubs

Pass 15 Jul 2006 150,681 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 150,681 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R398 EJL is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R398 EJL, 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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R398 EJL is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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