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R186 KNR

1998 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,768 mi
Last recorded82,768 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 KNR
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 82,768 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded covered in sealant or grease

Offside inner sill corroded covered in sealant or grease

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 82,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 80,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 80,384 miles

General age related corrosion on vehicle but not considered excessive, most areas covered in underseal. Areas include prescribed areas/all suspension components and seat belt anchorage points.

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 80,266 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repair(s) covered in underseal both sides front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 80,198 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 79,880 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 sides front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under neath over all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 79,198 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 78,370 miles

car is fully undersealed.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,276 miles

Vehicle covered in black undersill not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2015 75,334 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 74,798 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 74,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 72,940 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 70,759 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 68,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 66,976 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 62,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,008 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 59,008 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 54,667 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 49,481 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 49,478 miles

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

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

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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R186 KNR is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Red 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 R186 KNR, 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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R186 KNR is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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