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R228 VRH

1998 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,203 mi
Last recorded123,203 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 VRH
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 123,203 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

chip in windscreen

Fail 23 Mar 2015 123,203 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres on 3mm

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2014 112,185 miles

chip in windscreen

slight blow both rear exhaust

Fail 9 Apr 2014 121,185 miles

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

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

slight blow both rear exhaust

Pass 15 Apr 2013 101,316 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 May 2012 91,279 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre worn

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

slight play in nearside rear suspension/brake hub

slight play in offside rear suspension/brake hub

Fail 30 Apr 2012 91,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre worn

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

slight play in nearside rear suspension/brake hub

slight play in offside rear suspension/brake hub

Pass 5 May 2011 81,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate starting to fade

Fail 4 May 2011 81,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate starting to fade

Pass 20 May 2010 69,822 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front registration plate deteriorated

nearside rear light lense cracked

Pass 18 May 2009 55,483 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear light lense damaged

nearside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 16 May 2009 55,402 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear light lense damaged

nearside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 21 May 2008 43,242 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 40,272 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2007 40,272 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2006 40,251 miles

Nearside 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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R228 VRH 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 62.5%.

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 R228 VRH, 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 R228 VRH registered?

R228 VRH is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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