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R489 YLC

1998 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,308 mi
Last recorded56,308 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 YLC
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 56,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 55,288 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 55,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,599 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 52,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 51,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front wheel arches slightley corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 49,086 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 16 May 2011 49,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 47,311 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 45,021 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 44,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 42,778 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 39,348 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 39,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2006 35,597 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 35,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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)

Nearside 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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R489 YLC is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R489 YLC, 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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R489 YLC is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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