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C6 CTB

1998 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

45,395 mi
Last recorded45,395 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 CTB
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 45,395 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 40,253 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 37,912 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 37,630 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 37,538 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 37,438 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm tread

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 19 Feb 2020 37,438 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

both rear tyres on 3mm tread

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Apr 2018 37,293 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 37,027 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 36,707 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 36,366 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 36,074 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2010 35,501 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,125 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 34,765 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 34,502 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 34,180 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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C6 CTB is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 C6 CTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C6 CTB registered?

C6 CTB is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is C6 CTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 CTB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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