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R149 NHP

1997 Daimler Super V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

146,100 mi
Last recorded146,100 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Daimler Super V894,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 NHP
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 146,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 145,984 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also feathered on inner tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 145,933 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 145,892 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 145,761 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 145,590 miles

O/S REAR TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKED DUE TO WEATHERING

Pass 31 Aug 2016 145,419 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 145,018 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 144,922 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 143,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside & offside front inner sill/ floor starting to corrode

Fail 8 Aug 2013 143,502 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside & offside front inner sill/ floor starting to corrode

Pass 23 Aug 2012 142,546 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 135,386 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 126,784 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 119,176 miles

Advanced corrosion evident both chassis rails behind front subframe rear fixings

Nearside lower swivel gaiter split

Rear subframe rear support frame badly corroded

Rear tyres worn low

Slight run out evident offside front inner wheel rim

Very advanced corrosion evident to chassis around rear subframe front fixings

Pass 5 Jul 2008 115,862 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 115,840 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 112,671 miles

Advanced underbody corrosion evident

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside parking brake cable poor condition, border line pass

Offside front wheel inner rim run out evident

Pass 25 May 2006 104,688 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 104,688 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Daimler Super V8?

Based on 11,576 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
2,238
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 342
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 118
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R149 NHP is a 1997 Daimler Super V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1997 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 94,593 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Super V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R149 NHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Super V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R149 NHP is a 1997 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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