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R236 JNA

1998 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,836 mi
Last recorded92,836 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 JNA
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2021 92,836 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and chasis (marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side panels from out side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel binding when inspecting manually

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 92,223 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 91,709 miles

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

Front excessive corrosion under the sills both sides but NOT in prescribed area

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 91,240 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

excessive corrosion both sides front under sills and offside front chassis NOT within prescribed areas

Fail 3 Jul 2018 91,240 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

excessive corrosion both sides front under sills and offside front chassis NOT within prescribed areas

Pass 21 Jun 2017 90,248 miles

Offside Front chassis is slightly corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 21 Jun 2017 90,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front chassis is slightly corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 21 Jun 2016 88,873 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 87,044 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 84,101 miles

corrosion on o/s chassis rail

corrosion on power steering pipes

rear tyres are worn to 2mm in the centres advise replacement

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearings

wear on o/s and n/s front suspension lower ball joints

Fail 24 Oct 2013 84,091 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

all brake discs are badly corroded strongly advise replacement

corrosion on both front chassis rails advise attention

corrosion on o/s chassis rail

corrosion on o/s front brake pipe advise attention

corrosion on power steering pipes advise attention

rear tyres are worn in the cetre advise replacement

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearings

slight wear on both front suspension lower ball joints

Pass 18 Oct 2011 83,979 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 83,387 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 83,387 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 82,323 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 80,453 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 77,094 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 73,759 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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R236 JNA is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R236 JNA, 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 R236 JNA registered?

R236 JNA is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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