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R878 FRT

1997 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,407 mi
Last recorded126,407 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 FRT
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2026 126,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn various bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

fuel pipes slight corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2024 126,085 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 126,040 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 125,582 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 124,898 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 124,174 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 123,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld going on nearside rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 122,153 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 122,128 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear at rear and centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and front floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor at centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2016 121,727 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 120,433 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 119,502 miles

o/s dorr mirror loose

Pass 17 Jan 2013 118,525 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 117,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 116,414 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 114,785 miles

chassis started to corode n/s front

engine noisey

exhaust tail box poor

oil on min on dip stick

Pass 3 Nov 2008 113,432 miles

exhaust tail box poor condition n/s

Pass 1 Nov 2007 111,972 miles

exhaust tail box poor

Pass 17 Aug 2006 109,610 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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R878 FRT is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R878 FRT, 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 R878 FRT registered?

R878 FRT is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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