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R399 LPD

1998 Daimler V8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,762 mi
Last recorded108,762 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 LPD
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 108,762 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 107,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 98,871 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 91,074 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 88,336 miles

under body & components showing corrosion

Pass 28 May 2015 88,281 miles

under body & componants showing heavy corrosion

Fail 13 May 2015 88,180 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under body & componants showing heavy corrosion

Pass 22 May 2014 84,598 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

under body & coponants showing corrosion

Fail 19 May 2014 84,598 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

under body & coponants showing corrosion

Pass 24 May 2013 80,463 miles

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

corrosion on suspension components

damage n/s door mirror

primary corrosion underbody

Pass 21 May 2012 77,991 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 74,712 miles

rear a frame bushes worn

Pass 17 May 2010 70,669 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 68,327 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 68,327 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 63,441 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 51,846 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 50,111 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R399 LPD is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R399 LPD, 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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R399 LPD is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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