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130,592 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear subframe corroded
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
signs of corrosion on rear chassis number
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg/ front subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Upper Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Upper Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Small clearance between nsf coil spring and anti-roll bar.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
How Reliable is the Daimler V8?
Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R449 FOJ is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 R449 FOJ, 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 R449 FOJ registered?
R449 FOJ is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 22 October 1997.
Is R449 FOJ safe to buy?
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