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R271 TAC

1998 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,828 mi
Last recorded128,828 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 TAC
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 128,828 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 128,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rigid pipe to flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by clip on flexi join (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 127,959 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 125,488 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 125,488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 121,663 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 111,515 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 111,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 103,601 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 101,201 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 95,081 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 87,811 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,642 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 76,443 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 74,957 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,218 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 72,388 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 72,065 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 70,567 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 67,484 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 62,859 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 62,859 miles

Offside Rear 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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R271 TAC is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R271 TAC, 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 R271 TAC registered?

R271 TAC is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R271 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R271 TAC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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