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J80 HRD

1998 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,880 mi
Last recorded133,880 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 HRD
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 133,880 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 133,871 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 124,648 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 124,645 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 116,918 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 110,039 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 110,031 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 109,949 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 108,314 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 108,308 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 108,299 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 106,021 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 106,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 99,413 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 99,413 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 90,665 miles

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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J80 HRD is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 J80 HRD, 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 J80 HRD registered?

J80 HRD is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 2 September 1998.

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