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R88 PDB

1998 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,690 mi
Last recorded92,690 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 PDB
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 92,690 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2025 85,850 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 85,732 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 83,948 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit 235/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 83,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit 235/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear glass hanging down, reattached (3.3 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 68,453 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 62,556 miles

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))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 62,134 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 61,774 miles

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 61,193 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 60,671 miles

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 59,671 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 57,304 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 56,048 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 54,932 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 54,427 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,595 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 52,970 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 51,430 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 50,331 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 48,920 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 43,546 miles

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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R88 PDB is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R88 PDB, 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 R88 PDB registered?

R88 PDB is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R88 PDB safe to buy?

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