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C598 DVG

1986 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,970 mi
Last recorded112,970 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Daimler V866,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC598 DVG
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 112,970 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 112,558 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 112,557 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C598 DVG is a 1986 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 66,534 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 C598 DVG, 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 40 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C598 DVG registered?

C598 DVG is a 1986 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C598 DVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C598 DVG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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