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R843 SDT

1997 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,161 mi
Last recorded107,161 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 SDT
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 107,161 miles

Low oil pressure light staying

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 106,963 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light staying on (7.1.6 (a))

Low oil pressure light staying

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 104,288 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 101,286 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 101,286 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 100,259 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 100,248 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 100,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 100,230 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 100,224 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 100,204 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 99,836 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 99,119 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 97,655 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 96,567 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 96,242 miles

advise o/s brake hose slighty twisted

Pass 22 Sep 2009 93,746 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 90,610 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 84,623 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 79,634 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 73,539 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 73,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R843 SDT is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 R843 SDT, 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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What year was R843 SDT registered?

R843 SDT is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R843 SDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R843 SDT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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