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R6 LAN

1998 Daimler Super V8

Purple Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,816 mi
Last recorded129,816 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 LAN
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 129,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all prescribe areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 129,801 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all prescribe areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 128,065 miles

Central Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all prescribe areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to see pads clearly

Pass 19 Jan 2021 125,756 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all prescribe areas corroded but not considered excessive

unable to see pads clearly

wiper starting to smear

Pass 16 Jan 2020 123,958 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 123,958 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 121,990 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 121,990 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 117,945 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 112,072 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 112,308 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 109,985 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 109,985 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2015 108,685 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 106,502 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 106,502 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 104,944 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 103,864 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 103,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 103,358 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 103,358 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 103,250 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 101,805 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 96,938 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 96,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 93,091 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 88,470 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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R6 LAN is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Purple with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R6 LAN, 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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R6 LAN is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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