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R364 JFH

1998 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,566 mi
Last recorded110,566 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR364 JFH
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 110,566 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 110,566 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 106,916 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 106,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above subframe front mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 106,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor by jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/Chassis rail severely corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake has a significantly reduced effort. Output 158kg. Offside 276kg.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower rose bush severely deteriorated. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe front bracket mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower rose bush severely deteriorated. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe front bracket mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 99,387 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 225/60R16 98Y PIRELLI (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 92,813 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 85,805 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 85,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 80,837 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,920 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 75,774 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 72,661 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 70,066 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 64,551 miles

gear box oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2008 61,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 59,182 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 54,561 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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R364 JFH is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R364 JFH, 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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R364 JFH is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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