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R9 BOK

1997 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,932 mi
Last recorded124,932 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 BOK
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 124,932 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear a frame sub frame bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 123,612 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 122,052 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake just in limit

Pass 12 Apr 2019 119,794 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/ coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 118,168 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 116,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

light corrision to under side

Pass 31 Mar 2016 113,675 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine not on 8 cylinders

Pass 27 Mar 2015 111,964 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 108,126 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 105,273 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 102,521 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 102,521 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 41,530 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 95,745 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 95,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 86,539 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 78,022 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 66,296 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 66,296 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 62,874 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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R9 BOK is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R9 BOK, 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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R9 BOK is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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