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R656 NWK

1998 Daimler Super V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,751 mi
Last recorded126,751 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 NWK
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2021 126,751 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

has underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2020 122,659 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 117,697 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 111,371 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 106,917 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 101,003 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 92,886 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 84,754 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 84,754 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 84,638 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 84,153 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 83,782 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 76,601 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 70,941 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 64,187 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 57,808 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 57,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 54,627 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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R656 NWK is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R656 NWK, 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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What year was R656 NWK registered?

R656 NWK is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R656 NWK safe to buy?

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