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R666 MCS

1998 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,203 mi
Last recorded123,203 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 MCS
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 123,203 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 122,648 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion near bottom suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 122,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion near bottom suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 122,383 miles

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

under side quiete corroded unable to carry out proper inspection due to underseal/waxoil

Pass 14 Aug 2013 122,260 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 22,239 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

small hole in front area of nearside sill outer

Pass 15 Aug 2012 122,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 121,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front brake disc deteriorated but still ok at time of test

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge but still legal at time of test

Nearside rear suspension has slight play in joints but ok at time of test

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake disc deteriorated but still ok at time of test

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge but still legal at time of test

Offside rear suspension has slight play in joints but still ok at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2010 121,623 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 121,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2010 121,604 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 120,110 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 112,418 miles

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 6 May 2008 112,418 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2007 107,838 miles

both offside and nearside steering rack trackrods have wear at steering rack ends 1advise attention !

Fail 6 Feb 2007 107,838 miles

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

both offside and nearside steering rack trackrods have wear at steering rack ends 1advise attention !

Pass 2 Feb 2006 97,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all steel brake pipes are effected by corrosion

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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R666 MCS is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R666 MCS, 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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R666 MCS is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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