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R723 KFS

1998 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,676 mi
Last recorded123,676 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 KFS
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 123,676 miles

Appears to have engine coolant in washer bottle

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2010 116,267 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 111,076 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 111,076 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 105,877 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 97,959 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 93,674 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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R723 KFS is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R723 KFS, 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 R723 KFS registered?

R723 KFS is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R723 KFS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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