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R488 FGP

1998 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,021 mi
Last recorded135,021 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 FGP
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 135,021 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 134,983 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 134,947 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 133,591 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 132,211 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 132,210 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 131,910 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop light (1.3.2f)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 131,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop light (1.3.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 130,733 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 123,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 118,769 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 118,749 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 114,348 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 114,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2010 106,308 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 94,862 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 94,765 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 65,754 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear and nearside rear drive shaft u,j joints have slight play in them.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 63,986 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 60,937 miles

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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R488 FGP is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 86,796 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 R488 FGP, 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 28 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R488 FGP registered?

R488 FGP is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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