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R666 MJM

1998 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,392 mi
Last recorded63,392 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 MJM
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 63,392 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 60,302 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 56,122 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 56,122 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 51,858 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 48,248 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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R666 MJM is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJM, 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 R666 MJM registered?

R666 MJM is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R666 MJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R666 MJM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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