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R189 WAW

1998 Daimler V8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,518 mi
Last recorded85,518 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 WAW
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 85,518 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 81,015 miles

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

o\s\f \os\r & n\s\f side walls are starting to perish

Pass 16 Feb 2013 76,073 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 69,190 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 69,190 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 65,565 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 62,318 miles

Both rear bump stops missing,

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 62,318 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both rear bump stops missing,

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 58,657 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 58,657 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 54,544 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 54,544 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 50,062 miles

Both rear bump stop rubbers missing.

Fail 11 Dec 2006 50,062 miles

Both rear bump stop rubbers missing.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 45,240 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 45,240 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 45,240 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R189 WAW is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R189 WAW, 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 R189 WAW registered?

R189 WAW is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R189 WAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R189 WAW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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