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RAB 406V

1997 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,862 mi
Last recorded83,862 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAB 406V
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2008 83,862 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 78,636 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO FADE WIPER BLADE WORN

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 70,651 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 63,059 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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RAB 406V is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RAB 406V, 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 RAB 406V registered?

RAB 406V is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is RAB 406V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAB 406V shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RAB 406V have outstanding finance?

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