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R571 AGC

1998 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,765 mi
Last recorded156,765 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 AGC
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 156,765 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 152,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 147,948 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack leaking fron nearside seal (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 147,947 miles

Front Floor excessively deteriorated inner seal corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated inner seal corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack leaking fron nearside seal (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 142,608 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 133,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 126,785 miles

parking brake only just made pass efficiency and requires attention

Pass 17 Feb 2017 120,392 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 120,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 120,378 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 120,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 120,345 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 120,232 miles

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 120,232 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 119,636 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front wiper worn

power steering rack has a slight leak on NS

Pass 9 Nov 2009 117,238 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 117,202 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 106,434 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 96,773 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 96,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R571 AGC is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Green 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 R571 AGC, 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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R571 AGC is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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