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R662 YLD

1998 Daimler V8

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,911 mi
Last recorded138,911 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 YLD
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 138,911 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 138,450 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2021 138,450 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 137,819 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 132,533 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 132,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 124,643 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 124,643 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 120,739 miles

coolant level indicator light on

Fail 21 Nov 2016 120,739 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant level indicator light on

Pass 11 Mar 2015 114,706 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 103,445 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 103,445 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 99,415 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 92,891 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 82,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 73,899 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 72,534 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 64,590 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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R662 YLD is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R662 YLD, 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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What year was R662 YLD registered?

R662 YLD is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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