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F9 ERN

1998 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,078 mi
Last recorded82,078 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 ERN
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 82,078 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 79,220 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 79,136 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 77,290 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 77,063 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 75,292 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 74,166 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 73,242 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 72,121 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,649 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 64,087 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 57,948 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 57,948 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 55,438 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 52,507 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 49,878 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 49,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre cut

Pass 27 Oct 2010 45,632 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 45,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 41,799 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 39,471 miles

offside rear light lense cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2007 34,778 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,601 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 27,257 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 27,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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F9 ERN is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F9 ERN, 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

How do I check the history of F9 ERN?

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What year was F9 ERN registered?

F9 ERN is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is F9 ERN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F9 ERN shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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