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B14 JHF

1998 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,468 mi
Last recorded151,468 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 JHF
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 151,468 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 150,705 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 150,404 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 49,067 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 147,031 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 145,181 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 145,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2014 144,767 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 144,767 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 141,692 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 139,651 miles

surface corrosion n/s/r outer sill

Pass 4 Feb 2011 136,240 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 136,233 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 131,291 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 126,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 126,491 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 115,628 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 102,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 94,521 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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B14 JHF is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 B14 JHF, 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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What year was B14 JHF registered?

B14 JHF is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B14 JHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 JHF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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