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R395 SLA

1998 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,269 mi
Last recorded86,269 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 SLA
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 86,269 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind wheel by brake pipe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 83,450 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 80,455 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 79,279 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 79,279 miles

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 78,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2021 76,914 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 75,615 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 74,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 74,014 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 69,008 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 64,096 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 64,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 64,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,086 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 60,086 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 53,792 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 53,792 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 47,766 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 42,819 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 39,585 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 39,168 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 27,679 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 23,842 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 23,207 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 22,212 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 21,488 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 20,206 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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R395 SLA is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R395 SLA, 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 R395 SLA registered?

R395 SLA is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R395 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R395 SLA shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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