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R76 MAA

1998 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

120,211 mi
Last recorded120,211 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 MAA
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 120,211 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Borderline pass (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear nearside tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking/perishing

Rear offside tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2024 118,079 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 115,566 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 112,729 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 110,477 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2020 109,702 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch into sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 103,328 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor near arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near road spring fixing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 99,482 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 98,387 miles

Wiper blade split on end

Fail 4 Apr 2017 98,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wiper blade split on end

Pass 19 Apr 2016 97,716 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal spongy

slight corrosion underside including front and o/s/r brake pipes and power steering pipe

windscreen wiper smeary

Pass 20 Apr 2015 97,277 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 93,827 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 91,188 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 87,717 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 83,193 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 78,236 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 74,127 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 72,618 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 72,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 69,715 miles

Offside rear tyre has a split in the sidewall

Fail 15 Mar 2007 69,711 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 64,357 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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R76 MAA is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R76 MAA, 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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R76 MAA is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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