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G1 ALF

1998 Daimler V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,741 mi
Last recorded25,741 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 ALF
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 25,741 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 25,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 25,140 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 23,847 miles

Front and raer suspension components rusted

Front wiper slightly smearing

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wor to 1.6mm +tyre side walls perised/deep cracks (strong advice) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside and nearside door mirrors has a excessive movement/play

Rear door mirror glass faded/deterioraded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front +nearside rear tyres side walls has a serious deep cracks perished (strong advice) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine coolant low

Pass 20 Nov 2015 23,839 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 23,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Very slight play in both rear wheel bearings/uprights.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 23,082 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,230 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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G1 ALF is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G1 ALF, 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 G1 ALF registered?

G1 ALF is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is G1 ALF safe to buy?

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