MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside front tyre is starting to wear on outer edge.
offside rear jacking point has been damaged.
How Reliable is the Daimler V8?
Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R550 NHR is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 R550 NHR, 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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How do I check the history of R550 NHR?
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What year was R550 NHR registered?
R550 NHR is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 19 March 1998.
Is R550 NHR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R550 NHR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R550 NHR have outstanding finance?
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