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R959 ENF

1998 Daimler Super V8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

111,880 mi
Last recorded111,880 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 ENF
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 111,880 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension table (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 111,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes to filter and tank ()

Offside Rear Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 111,175 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 111,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 111,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 111,105 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 108,356 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 106,548 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 101,426 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 94,664 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 89,651 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 81,949 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 74,456 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 74,456 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 65,664 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 59,250 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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R959 ENF is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R959 ENF, 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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R959 ENF is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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