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D8 TSE

1998 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

283,022 mi
Last recorded283,022 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 TSE
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 283,022 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front inner sills rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2014 283,022 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front inner sills rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2013 274,494 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 269,133 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 269,125 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 247,204 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 224,521 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 203,838 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 203,838 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 158,230 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 131,920 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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D8 TSE is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 D8 TSE, 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 D8 TSE registered?

D8 TSE is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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