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R169 NUF

1998 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,926 mi
Last recorded101,926 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 NUF
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2020 101,926 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 101,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 101,798 miles

front of off side and near side inner sill areas rusted

off side front tyre inner shoulder bald, and near side front tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 7 Mar 2018 101,794 miles

front of near side and off side inner sill areas rusted

off side front tyre inner shoulder bald, and near side front tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 22 Mar 2017 101,528 miles

near side front tyre and off side rear tyre inner edges worn low

off side front tyre inner shoulder bald

Pass 31 Mar 2016 101,275 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 99,919 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 97,759 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 95,604 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 93,005 miles

near side rear tyre inner edge badly wearing and outer top of tread area badly perishing

off side rear tyre inner edge badly wearing and outer sidewall starting to perish

Pass 30 Mar 2011 90,899 miles

near side front inner wheel arch area rusting near subframe mounting

near side rear tyre badly perishing and inner edge worn

off side rear tyre starting to perish and inner edge wearing

Pass 9 Mar 2010 89,171 miles

corrosion to near side front inner arch / side of chassis area

near side rear tyre inner edge bald

Pass 19 Mar 2009 87,382 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Mar 2008 85,263 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 82,863 miles

near side front tyre inner edge wearing

near side rear tyre on legal limits

off side rear tyre getting close to limits

Pass 21 Mar 2006 79,795 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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R169 NUF is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R169 NUF, 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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R169 NUF is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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