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R569 HGJ

1997 Daimler Super V8

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

258,820 mi
Last recorded258,820 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Daimler Super V894,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR569 HGJ
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 258,820 miles

Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILLS BOTH SIDES ALL BEEN REPAIRED AND HEAVY IN UNDERSILL TESTED TO BEST ABILTY (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR BEEN PAINTED IN HEAVY UNDEDSILL LOOKS OK TO BEST ABILTY (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion INNER SILLS POORLY REPAIRED (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion INNER SILL POORLY REPAIRED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CAN SEE SOME PATCHES WELDED AND HEAVY IN UNDERSILL TESTED TO BEST ABILTY (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 258,820 miles

Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILLS BOTH SIDES ALL BEEN REPAIRED AND HEAVY IN UNDERSILL TESTED TO BEST ABILTY (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR BEEN PAINTED IN HEAVY UNDEDSILL LOOKS OK TO BEST ABILTY (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion INNER SILLS POORLY REPAIRED (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion INNER SILL POORLY REPAIRED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CAN SEE SOME PATCHES WELDED AND HEAVY IN UNDERSILL TESTED TO BEST ABILTY (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 258,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 May 2015 258,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn low on outer shoulders

Pass 17 Apr 2014 247,266 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 234,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 221,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 206,800 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 190,396 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 169,736 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 149,923 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 134,226 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 106,532 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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R569 HGJ is a 1997 Daimler Super V8 in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R569 HGJ, 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 R569 HGJ registered?

R569 HGJ is a 1997 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 18 November 1997.

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