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R1 RLR

1998 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

22,875 mi
Last recorded22,875 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 RLR
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 22,875 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner body cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting prescribed area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres badly cracking on sidewalls and between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 21,947 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 20,797 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 20,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 20,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 20,738 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 20,510 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 19,909 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 19,236 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 18,574 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 17,831 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 17,456 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 16,890 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 16,154 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)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2012 15,581 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 14,862 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 14,432 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing lower inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2009 13,394 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 27 Dec 2007 12,597 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 8 Sep 2006 11,858 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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R1 RLR is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R1 RLR, 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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What year was R1 RLR registered?

R1 RLR is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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