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R811 KAB

1998 Daimler V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

46,591 mi
Last recorded46,591 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 KAB
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 46,591 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 45,968 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 45,286 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 43,895 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 42,540 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 42,198 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 41,494 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 39,438 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 37,162 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 35,323 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 33,866 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 32,681 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 31,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 30,227 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 27,830 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 26,484 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 25,358 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 22,769 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 22,769 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 20,258 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 18,112 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 15,340 miles

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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R811 KAB is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R811 KAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R811 KAB registered?

R811 KAB is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R811 KAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R811 KAB shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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