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R555 LAY

1998 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,549 mi
Last recorded153,549 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 LAY
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 153,549 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 153,150 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 152,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 152,575 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 152,557 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 30 May 2017 152,551 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 151,255 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both front upper spring seats corroded

front and rear anti roll bars corroded

front and rear road springs corroded

nearside front chassis member corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 146,883 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 141,309 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 132,420 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 131,852 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 131,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 118,099 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 118,089 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2009 110,068 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 102,247 miles

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

corrosion on flexy hose ends

corrosion on floorpan

corrosion on rear subframe and subframe mounts

fuel pipes corroded recommend replacement

osf chassis in wheel arch corroded not holed at test

play/wear in rear wheels

slight play/wear in steering rack

Fail 15 Jan 2008 102,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

corrosion on flexy hose ends

corrosion on floorpan

corrosion on rear subframe and subframe mounts

fuel pipes corroded recommend replacement

osf chassis in wheel arch corroded not holed at test

play/wear in rear wheels

slight play/wear in steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2006 90,960 miles

Corrosion on Flexy hose connectors.

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Corrosion on floor pan.

Corrosion on nsf chassis leg. Not excessive at test.

Fail 16 Dec 2006 90,960 miles

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

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

Corrosion on brake pipes.Corrosion on brake hose connectors.

Front brake imbalance 20 %

Play/wear in front suspension bushes. Not excessive at test.

Pass 16 Dec 2005 80,586 miles

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

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

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

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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R555 LAY is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R555 LAY, 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 R555 LAY registered?

R555 LAY is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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