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R892 KGF

1998 Daimler Super V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,963 mi
Last recorded155,963 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 KGF
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 155,963 miles

footbrake travel long

Fail 8 Oct 2018 155,963 miles

Emissions not tested oil cooler pipe disconnected during test,emptying engine oil from sump(oil warning light came on.) (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

footbrake travel long

Pass 30 Jul 2018 155,958 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 155,955 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 155,952 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 154,747 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 125,085 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 125,059 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 123,341 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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R892 KGF is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R892 KGF, 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 R892 KGF registered?

R892 KGF is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R892 KGF safe to buy?

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