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R556 EGH

1997 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,425 mi
Last recorded100,425 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 EGH
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 100,425 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 96,527 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,520 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 96,493 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 96,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 96,242 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 95,370 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 93,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 92,108 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 91,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 91,011 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 89,210 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 87,216 miles

Note: O/S Rear hub has noteable play. † †Thanx.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R556 EGH is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 89,719 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R556 EGH, 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 29 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R556 EGH is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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