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D11 FMS

1998 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,640 mi
Last recorded95,640 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 FMS
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 95,640 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle corroded and rusted

Pass 2 May 2023 95,629 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 95,468 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 95,451 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 95,392 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 95,330 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 94,896 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 94,888 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 94,374 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 92,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2012 92,605 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2011 88,213 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 80,306 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 80,268 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 68,624 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 59,974 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,888 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 41,407 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 41,405 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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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D11 FMS is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 D11 FMS, 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 D11 FMS registered?

D11 FMS is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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