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R954 NUF

1998 Daimler Super V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,055 mi
Last recorded60,055 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 NUF
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 60,055 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 58,181 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 58,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Both Sides Rear Sub Frame Mounts Insecure (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 54,631 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 52,194 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 48,735 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 48,735 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 46,454 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 46,444 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 42,063 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 42,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 36,837 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 36,123 miles

Items removed from the drivers view prior to testing

Pass 4 Mar 2016 35,454 miles

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

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

both rear inner sills slight corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2016 35,452 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2015 32,591 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 32,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 29,223 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 24,406 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 18,380 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 18,135 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 17,713 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 17,262 miles

several cuts in nearside rear tyre (cord not showing)

Pass 20 May 2008 16,685 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 16,221 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 14,628 miles

Offside Front 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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R954 NUF is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R954 NUF, 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 R954 NUF registered?

R954 NUF is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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