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706 WKK

1998 Daimler V8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,301 mi
Last recorded144,301 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration706 WKK
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 144,301 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 144,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe under front wing has been underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has been standing

Fail 15 Oct 2024 144,282 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe under front wing has been underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has been standing

Pass 24 Jul 2020 144,105 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 144,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 143,648 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 141,644 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 141,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 141,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking on sideweall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 140,670 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 140,041 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 139,222 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R CRACKING ON OUTTER WALL

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 136,871 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2012 136,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2010 136,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 134,325 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 130,201 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 130,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 123,451 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 123,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 Oct 2005 109,504 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 109,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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706 WKK is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 706 WKK, 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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706 WKK is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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