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R703 OEC

1998 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,075 mi
Last recorded97,075 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 OEC
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 97,075 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 95,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 94,252 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 94,225 miles

corrosion in the f/n/s wheel arch on the chassis

Fail 9 Apr 2013 94,220 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion in the f/n/s wheel arch on the chassis

Pass 11 Feb 2013 94,208 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

airbag warning light is illuminated

corrosion in the f/n/s wheel arch, on the chassis leg

slight damage to the r/o/s light lens

Pass 28 Feb 2012 93,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag light on

corrosion in n/s/f inner chassis

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

n/s/f lower ball joint has play

o/s/r light lens cracked

slight play in n/s/r inner driveshaft

slight play in o/s/r inner driveshaft

Pass 24 Aug 2010 91,715 miles

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 22 Jul 2009 88,759 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 88,729 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2008 84,213 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 80,572 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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R703 OEC is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R703 OEC, 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 R703 OEC registered?

R703 OEC is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R703 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R703 OEC shows 12 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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