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R47 BOA

1998 Daimler Super V8

Purple Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

45,329 mi
Last recorded45,329 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 BOA
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 45,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 44,860 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 44,373 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 43,963 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 43,375 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 42,986 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 42,730 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 42,162 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 42,062 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 41,985 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 41,769 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 41,690 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 41,563 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,371 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,245 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 41,046 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,925 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 40,739 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 40,425 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 40,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 39,984 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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R47 BOA is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Purple with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R47 BOA, 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 R47 BOA registered?

R47 BOA is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R47 BOA safe to buy?

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