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R3 MHJ

1997 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,847 mi
Last recorded138,847 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 MHJ
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 138,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 137,250 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 127,131 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 126,710 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 112,981 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 112,981 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 96,785 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 86,892 miles

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

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

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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R3 MHJ is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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 R3 MHJ, 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 R3 MHJ registered?

R3 MHJ is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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