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R803 JWC

1997 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

172,208 mi
Last recorded172,208 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 JWC
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 172,208 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 172,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Above front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Aug 2021 172,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 169,260 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 169,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 166,413 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 161,631 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 161,631 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer off mountings (7.1.1)

Fail 20 May 2014 156,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 156,440 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 154,739 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 139,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 139,843 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 124,269 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 109,484 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 89,910 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 72,457 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 72,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 59,572 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 59,572 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R803 JWC is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R803 JWC, 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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R803 JWC is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 2 November 1997.

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