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R702 WRK

1998 Daimler Super V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,722 mi
Last recorded58,722 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 WRK
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 58,722 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 58,650 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 58,642 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 58,631 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 57,219 miles

Covers fitted - not allowing full inspection of engine bay...

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor Pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor Pan (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 57,219 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Covers fitted - not allowing full inspection of engine bay...

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor Pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor Pan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 55,770 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 55,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,778 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 52,128 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

cut to near side front outer tyre wall

front & rear jacking points corroded

front suspension components corroded

front underside chassis corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/f footwell body drain gromet adrift

offside & nearside chassis corroded

offside rear axle strut outer bush deteriorated

parking brake cables corroded

play on offside & near side diff bearings

play on offside hub bearing

rear suspension components corroded

slight wear to front brake disc

steering rack pas pipe corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2012 52,128 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut to near side front outer tyre wall

front & rear jacking points corroded

front suspension components corroded

front underside chassis corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/f footwell body drain gromet adrift

offside & nearside chassis corroded

offside rear axle strut outer bush deteriorated

parking brake cables corroded

play on offside & near side diff bearings

play on offside hub bearing

rear suspension components corroded

slight wear to front brake disc

steering rack pas pipe corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 50,772 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 50,734 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion on brake lines

Corrosion on near-side front body sill (close to jacking point)

Corrosion on off-side front body sill (close to jacking point)

Near-side rear shock absorber, outer casing corroded

Off-side rear shock absorber, outer casing corroded

Rear fuel pipe excessively corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2010 50,110 miles

Fuel lines corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,684 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 48,679 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front sub frame corroded

front suspension corroded

near side rear inner diff bearing play

off side & near side chassis corroded

off side & near side rear tyres outer wall suface cracks

off side rear hub play

off side track rod end rubber split

rear suspension component corroded

underside off vehicle generaly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2009 47,114 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 42,123 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 39,960 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 34,079 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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R702 WRK is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R702 WRK, 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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R702 WRK is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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