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R744 OWT

1997 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,714 mi
Last recorded101,714 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 OWT
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 101,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damge to rear exhaust box o/s ie, bent, n/s front outer floor pan holrd and rusted, front to rear metal brake pipes showing signs of rusting, genral rust on undre side of car.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 101,257 miles

N/S/F tyre 1mm outer edge.

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 101,257 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S/F tyre 1mm outer edge.

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 99,319 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 99,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 94,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 94,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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R744 OWT is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 89,719 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 V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R744 OWT, 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 29 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R744 OWT is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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