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R557 LSC

1997 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,900 mi
Last recorded108,900 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Daimler Super V894,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 LSC
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 108,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underside corrosion

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Apr 2023 107,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2023 107,364 miles

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2022 107,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front wings corroding

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2020 105,400 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under vehicle corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 104,869 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 101,659 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front brake backplate corroded and holed but not affecting brakes

Fail 2 Apr 2013 101,646 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front brake backplate corroded and holed but not affecting brakes

Pass 3 Nov 2011 100,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 100,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 99,064 miles

slight play on o/s & n/s steering arms

Pass 4 Oct 2008 95,704 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 85,771 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 72,029 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 72,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2005 55,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 55,508 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Super V8?

Based on 11,576 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
2,238
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 342
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 118
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R557 LSC is a 1997 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R557 LSC, 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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R557 LSC is a 1997 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R557 LSC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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