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R642 VOA

1998 Daimler Super V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

154,950 mi
Last recorded154,950 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 VOA
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 154,950 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 152,678 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 145,371 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 145,357 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 143,387 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 141,913 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 139,953 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 137,562 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 134,441 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 132,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2013 130,765 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 129,084 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 127,095 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 124,192 miles

n/s exhaust backbox slighty blowing

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 19 Mar 2009 118,198 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 118,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

n/s rear inner diff flange

underside of vehicle signs of surface rust front to rear and on components

Pass 20 Dec 2007 112,405 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 106,787 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 100,955 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Super V8?

Based on 11,576 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
2,238
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 342
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 118
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R642 VOA is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1998 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 94,087 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Super V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R642 VOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Super V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R642 VOA is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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