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134,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear N/S REAR HUB HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN PIN OR BUSH
Offside Rear O/S REAR HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN A PIN OR BUSH
N/S/R HUB HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN A PIN BUSH OR BEARING
Offside Rear HUB HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN A BUSH PIN OR BEARING
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sills and chassis corroded
Brake performance not tested Due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Factory fitted Engine Covers.
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion, around ALL Jacking Points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged ALL Rear View Mirrors beginning to deteriorate. (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around BOTH Rear Subframe Mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Factory fitted Engine Cover.
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan/Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan/Sill (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Factory fitted Engine Cover.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm, and heavily worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.
Coolant leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm, and starting to perish.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
O/S/R Sill/Wheelarch slightly corroded.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm, and starting to perish.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
O/S/R Sill/Wheelarch slightly corroded.
BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm, and starting to perish.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm, and starting to perish.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
ALL Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.
BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Factory fitted Engine/Bay Covers.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Plastic Engine covers fitted.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Plastic Engine Bay Covers fitted.
Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Plastic Engine Bay Covers fitted.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Registration Plate starting to deteriorate.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Plastic Engine Bay Covers fitted.
Rear Registration Plate starting to deteriorate.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Registration Plate starting to deteriorate.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Plastic Engine Bay Covers fitted.
Rear Registration Plate starting to deteriorate.
offside headlamp glass broken †unable to see brake pads †corrosion to nearside front inner arch †both rear tyre on 2mm
corrosion to nearside inner wheel arch by the brake pipe
unable to see brake pads
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R995 KDS is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
Across all 1998 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 86,796 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 V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R995 KDS, 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 28 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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R995 KDS is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 19 May 1998.
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