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R870 AAY

1998 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,099 mi
Last recorded63,099 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 AAY
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 63,099 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 61,056 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 61,041 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 61,026 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 60,579 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 60,569 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 56,767 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 56,272 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 55,302 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 53,369 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 50,043 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 49,958 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 38,394 miles

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules coroded

Pass 4 Apr 2008 32,523 miles

air bag light on

slight play in o/s of steering rack

unable to see remaining wear on rear brake disc pads

Fail 27 Feb 2008 73,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 27,181 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 22,102 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2006 21,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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R870 AAY is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R870 AAY, 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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What year was R870 AAY registered?

R870 AAY is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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