MOT Status
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89,698 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corrosion above front spring mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Daimler Super V8?
Based on 11,576 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.
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R555 SES is a 1997 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
Across all 1997 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 94,593 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Daimler Super V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R555 SES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Daimler Super V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R555 SES registered?
R555 SES is a 1997 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 6 November 1997.
Is R555 SES safe to buy?
The MOT history for R555 SES shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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