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R11 JCS

1998 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

94,908 mi
Last recorded94,908 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 JCS
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 94,908 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 94,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under cover fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2023 94,653 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 94,510 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 94,149 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 93,793 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 93,426 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 92,740 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 92,740 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 89,503 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 85,521 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 80,356 miles

BOOT FLOOR both sides corroded/holed but not in pricribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2016 80,356 miles

BOOT FLOOR both sides corroded/holed but not in pricribed area

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 76,718 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 72,227 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 69,634 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 69,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 68,776 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 64,371 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2010 57,409 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 52,394 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,093 miles

slight play in both front top suspension arm front bushes

small chips in front screen

Pass 21 Nov 2006 42,745 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in both front top suspension arms

small chip in front screen

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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R11 JCS is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R11 JCS, 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 R11 JCS registered?

R11 JCS is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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