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R263 FND

1998 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,215 mi
Last recorded170,215 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 FND
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 170,215 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 170,215 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 169,696 miles

both front flexi brake hoses showing fatigue

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front to n/s/r metal brake pipe showing corrosion

fuel pipes showing corrosion

n/s/front inner wing showing corrosion

n/s/front metal brake pipe showing corrosion

suspension components showing corrosion and bushes showing fatigue

Pass 1 Aug 2012 169,212 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside front chassis slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2012 169,204 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside front chassis slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 168,613 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 167,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 167,004 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 164,182 miles

surface corrosion o/ floor n/s/f chassis leg

Fail 7 Jul 2009 164,182 miles

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

surface corrosion o/ floor n/s/f chassis leg

Pass 28 Jul 2008 161,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 154,013 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 146,907 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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R263 FND is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R263 FND, 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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R263 FND is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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