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R35 XRB

1998 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,236 mi
Last recorded123,236 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 XRB
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 123,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 120,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 117,120 miles

sidewalls perished on all tyres.

Fail 27 May 2014 117,067 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 17 Jun 2013 116,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing inner shoulders

Fail 17 Jun 2013 116,432 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing inner shoulders

Pass 18 Jun 2012 115,085 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 112,461 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 112,374 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 107,639 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 101,031 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 95,304 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 91,060 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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R35 XRB is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R35 XRB, 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 R35 XRB registered?

R35 XRB is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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