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R999 PDD

1997 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

128,494 mi
Last recorded128,494 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 PDD
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 128,494 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 128,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 128,062 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 127,962 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 127,561 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 126,660 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 125,139 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 124,185 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 123,050 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 120,073 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 118,761 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 117,703 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 115,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front inner wheel arch corroded nearside.

front inner wheelarch corroded offside.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 112,295 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 111,333 miles

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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R999 PDD is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R999 PDD, 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 R999 PDD registered?

R999 PDD is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R999 PDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R999 PDD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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