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R261 NRN

1998 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,605 mi
Last recorded134,605 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 NRN
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 134,605 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 134,605 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 134,199 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Both front flexure corroded and slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Small chips in the windscreen

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 134,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Four welding patch as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Small chips in the windscreen

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Both front flexure corroded and slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 133,604 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES LOW TREAD AND CRACKING

Fail 2 Aug 2018 133,666 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting BOTH INNER CILLS WELDING PATCH , OFFSIDE OUTER CILL WELDING PATCH AND NEARSIDE INNER ARCH WELDING PATCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

ALL FOUR TYRES LOW TREAD AND CRACKING

Pass 3 Aug 2017 132,990 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded Both fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 130,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexies (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 128,145 miles

both rear tyre just legal

fornt brake are low on lining

Fail 27 Jul 2015 128,145 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyre just legal

fornt brake are low on lining

Pass 25 Jun 2014 126,550 miles

FRONT BRAKES DISC AND ARE LOW

all 4 tyres low tyre tread

Fail 24 Jun 2014 126,550 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

all 4 tyres low tyre tread

Fail 7 Mar 2014 126,537 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres unevenly worn

Pass 25 Feb 2013 123,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

coolant leaking

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis has slight corossion

Pass 24 Jan 2012 122,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 118,745 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 115,313 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 112,008 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 105,730 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 105,730 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 97,409 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 89,424 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 89,423 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R261 NRN 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 65.2%.

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 R261 NRN, 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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R261 NRN is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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