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R521 KDS

1998 Daimler Super V8

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,300 mi
Last recorded64,300 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 KDS
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 64,300 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 39,868 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 39,708 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 38,767 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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R521 KDS is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R521 KDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R521 KDS registered?

R521 KDS is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is R521 KDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R521 KDS shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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