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R658 WNB

1997 Daimler V8

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,020 mi
Last recorded110,020 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 WNB
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 110,020 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 110,020 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 108,259 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 108,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2011 107,403 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 100,454 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 89,895 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 81,472 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 68,315 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 65,936 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 65,897 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R658 WNB is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R658 WNB, 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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What year was R658 WNB registered?

R658 WNB is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R658 WNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R658 WNB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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