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R33 JPG

1998 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

37,404 mi
Last recorded37,404 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2026 37,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 34,635 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 31,857 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 31,849 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 29,134 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 225 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 27,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 24,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

underneath under seal covering testable components

Pass 24 Jan 2020 22,731 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 18,943 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 18,875 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 18,041 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 16,836 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 16,457 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 16,398 miles

all 4 tyres - sidewalls starting to crack & perish

Pass 19 Mar 2010 16,022 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,854 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 15,673 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 15,534 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,133 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2005 14,939 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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R33 JPG is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 JPG, 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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R33 JPG is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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