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R33 DOR

1998 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

110,777 mi
Last recorded110,777 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 DOR
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 110,777 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 110,349 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 110,125 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 13 Oct 2021 109,978 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 109,641 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 109,641 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 109,248 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 108,915 miles

Underbody slightly Corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 108,681 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 108,680 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2015 107,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 104,974 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 100,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 96,985 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 93,138 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 88,197 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 82,433 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 75,219 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 69,144 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 58,825 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 46,779 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 46,779 miles

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

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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R33 DOR is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R33 DOR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R33 DOR registered?

R33 DOR is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R33 DOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R33 DOR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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