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JMB 1Y

1998 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,173 mi
Last recorded21,173 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMB 1Y
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 21,173 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 20,927 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 20,653 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 20,417 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 20,409 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 20,384 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 20,033 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 19,902 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 19,702 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 19,640 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 19,354 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 19,313 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 18,996 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 18,730 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 18,730 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 18,629 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 18,629 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 18,203 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 18,203 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 17,307 miles

Nearside 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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JMB 1Y is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JMB 1Y, 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

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What year was JMB 1Y registered?

JMB 1Y is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is JMB 1Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMB 1Y shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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