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BOC 978A

1998 Daimler V8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,102 mi
Last recorded79,102 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOC 978A
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 79,102 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 78,362 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 77,185 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 76,425 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 76,011 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 75,889 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 75,320 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 74,293 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 73,062 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 73,062 miles

Front Front suspension locking device missing o/s and n/s upper and lower suspension arms x8 (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure tabs on steering box not locked (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 72,504 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight corrosion under floor advise non load bearing.

Fail 12 Feb 2015 72,500 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

advise free off both front callipers,

advise one small hole either side of front cross member[not load bearing] .

Pass 17 Aug 2012 72,443 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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BOC 978A is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BOC 978A, 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 BOC 978A registered?

BOC 978A is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is BOC 978A safe to buy?

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