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R629 NWK

1998 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,591 mi
Last recorded119,591 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 NWK
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 119,591 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

metal fuel pipes corroded

under body of vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2012 119,578 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)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 119,261 miles

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

petrol pipes rusting and nearside floor areas

Fail 5 Aug 2011 119,256 miles

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

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

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

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

petrol pipes rusting and nearside floor areas

Pass 13 Aug 2010 114,609 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 11,417 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 107,662 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 101,565 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 101,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 93,173 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 93,102 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2006 84,059 miles

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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R629 NWK is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R629 NWK, 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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R629 NWK is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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