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R968 NDS

1997 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

157,865 mi
Last recorded157,865 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 NDS
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 157,865 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 151,887 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 151,887 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 145,932 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 142,676 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 138,590 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 133,534 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 133,523 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn through to cord (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 127,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 125,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 125,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 119,652 miles

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

nsr inner driveshaft coupling worn

Pass 25 Aug 2011 114,935 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 112,949 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 112,840 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 112,554 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 111,859 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 111,201 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2005 110,717 miles

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

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

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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R968 NDS 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 R968 NDS, 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 R968 NDS registered?

R968 NDS is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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