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R116 DGV

1998 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

112,387 mi
Last recorded112,387 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 DGV
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 112,387 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 109,813 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 109,253 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 108,113 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 107,321 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 107,321 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 104,518 miles

Both front and rear coil springs corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front corrosion to inner sill ,but not structural .

Offside Front corrosion to inner sill but not structural.

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

Pass 22 Jun 2018 101,323 miles

Corrosion too outer sill on offside front.Not in a structural area.

Nearside Front Corrosion to outer and inner sill not in a structural area.

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil springs corroded.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 97,622 miles

Nearside Front chassis member slight corrosion

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 94,954 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 88,920 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f cassis member under wheel arch slight corrosion

o/s/f inner sill by wheel arch corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2015 88,920 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f cassis member under wheel arch slight corrosion

o/s/f inner sill by wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 86,948 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 86,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

N/S/R Rear Cannot Be Opened.

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 84,380 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 81,455 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges

Slight corrosion to o/s front inner sill

Small hole in n/s front lower ball joint rubber boot

Fail 13 Jun 2012 81,455 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight corrosion to o/s front inner sill

Small hole in n/s front lower ball joint rubber boot

Pass 16 Jun 2011 77,954 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 76,008 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 71,454 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 71,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2008 67,164 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jun 2007 62,761 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 60,254 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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R116 DGV is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R116 DGV, 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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R116 DGV is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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