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R357 PRW

1998 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,526 mi
Last recorded23,526 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 PRW
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 23,526 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 22,784 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 22,352 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 21,318 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 21,123 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 21,123 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 21,032 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 20,166 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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R357 PRW is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R357 PRW, 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 R357 PRW registered?

R357 PRW is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R357 PRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R357 PRW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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