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R988 ORA

1998 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

41,227 mi
Last recorded41,227 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 ORA
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 41,227 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 40,236 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 39,967 miles

Nearside Front and offside front .offside and nearside rear to front metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside and offside rear exhaust boxes cracked and blowing

base of nearside front coil spring corroded

both fuel pipes around fuel filter area very corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2016 39,967 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front and offside front .offside and nearside rear to front metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside and offside rear exhaust boxes cracked and blowing

base of nearside front coil spring corroded

both fuel pipes around fuel filter area very corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2016 39,951 miles

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 36,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 33,825 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 33,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 28,951 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 26,491 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 23,781 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 22,934 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

center exhaust damaged

whole underside of car covered with underseal

Pass 9 Sep 2010 22,934 miles

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

center exhaust damaged

whole underside of car covered with underseal

Fail 5 Sep 2009 21,063 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 21,063 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 19,490 miles

both rear tyres worn

nsf chassis rail corroding

plastic covers fitted

wax oil covering bottom of vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2007 16,253 miles

both rear tyre worn on outer edge

plastic covered fitted

slight play in osr wheel bearing

vehicle covered in under sill

Fail 30 Sep 2007 16,130 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 13,189 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 13,185 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front metal brake pipes corroding

both front shock absorbers bushs worn

nsf inner wheel arch chassis rail corroding

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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R988 ORA is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R988 ORA, 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 R988 ORA registered?

R988 ORA is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R988 ORA safe to buy?

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