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R995 KDS

1998 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,116 mi
Last recorded134,116 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 KDS
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 134,116 miles

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))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 134,116 miles

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))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 133,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 132,436 miles

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))

Pass 7 May 2022 131,648 miles

Sills and chassis corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2021 128,930 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 126,097 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 126,097 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 124,648 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 123,745 miles

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 ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 120,879 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2015 117,824 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 114,587 miles

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)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 114,583 miles

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)

Fail 9 May 2013 110,874 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2013 110,874 miles

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.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 107,537 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm, and starting to perish.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 26 Apr 2012 107,536 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 105,053 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 102,890 miles

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.

Pass 7 May 2009 96,522 miles

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.

Fail 1 May 2009 96,459 miles

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.

Fail 30 Apr 2008 90,098 miles

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.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 90,098 miles

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.

Pass 2 May 2007 83,846 miles

offside headlamp glass broken †unable to see brake pads †corrosion to nearside front inner arch †both rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 10 May 2006 77,967 miles

corrosion to nearside inner wheel arch by the brake pipe

unable to see brake pads

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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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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