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R31 WRB

1998 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,725 mi
Last recorded109,725 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 WRB
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 109,725 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 106,770 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 102,949 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 95,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear suspension slight play

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2011 94,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside rear suspension slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2011 94,829 miles

nearside and offside rear suspension slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2010 93,100 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear fuel pipes above axle corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2009 91,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in rear suspension

Pass 10 Jan 2008 89,984 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 87,584 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 87,584 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 82,881 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 82,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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R31 WRB 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 76.9%.

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 R31 WRB, 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 R31 WRB registered?

R31 WRB is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R31 WRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 WRB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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