MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
ALL FOUR TYRES LOW TREAD AND CRACKING
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
coil spring corroded Both fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)
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)
both rear tyre just legal
fornt brake are low on lining
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyre just legal
fornt brake are low on lining
FRONT BRAKES DISC AND ARE LOW
all 4 tyres low tyre tread
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
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
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
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R261 NRN registered?
R261 NRN is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 24 February 1998.
Is R261 NRN safe to buy?
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