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R720 VOM

1998 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,285 mi
Last recorded91,285 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 VOM
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 91,285 miles

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

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

corroded sill areas near jacking points at front, both sides.

Fail 28 Jan 2014 91,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

corroded sill areas near jacking points at front, both sides.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 86,695 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 84,925 miles

offside rear tyre rim slightly bent from inner side

Pass 27 Jan 2011 81,150 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 82,976 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 81,755 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 76,373 miles

n/s/ & o/s/front chassis getting rusty around subframe mountings

o/s/ & n/s/rear chassis sections surface rust

Pass 24 Jan 2007 73,765 miles

N/S F inner wheel arch starting to rust

Pass 27 Jan 2006 71,167 miles

n/s front chissie starting to rust

under body starting to rust (needs wax oil)

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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R720 VOM is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R720 VOM, 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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What year was R720 VOM registered?

R720 VOM is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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