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R173 NHP

1998 Daimler V8

White Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,893 mi
Last recorded90,893 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 NHP
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 90,893 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 89,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 87,883 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 87,808 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 87,443 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 86,699 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 85,994 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 84,699 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 83,278 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 81,622 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 79,217 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 76,958 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 74,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 71,651 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 69,306 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 68,024 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 66,238 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 64,382 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 62,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 60,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 58,315 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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R173 NHP is a 1998 Daimler V8 in White with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R173 NHP, 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 R173 NHP registered?

R173 NHP is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R173 NHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R173 NHP shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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