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R526 JBJ

1998 Daimler Super V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,367 mi
Last recorded141,367 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 JBJ
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 141,367 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear suspension has slight play to both drive shafts

Pass 12 Jan 2011 137,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front lower suspension ball joint gaitors split

Pass 8 Jan 2010 134,383 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front lower suspension joint gaitors split

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 126,998 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 122,432 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 122,432 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 117,037 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 117,037 miles

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

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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R526 JBJ is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R526 JBJ, 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 R526 JBJ registered?

R526 JBJ is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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