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RIJ 2198

2000 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,901 mi
Last recorded97,901 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Daimler V871,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIJ 2198
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 97,901 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 97,855 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front and centre floor to sill sections corroded and weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front jacking areas corroded and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear wheel bearings slight free play water leak

Pass 24 Sep 2024 96,233 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 96,213 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 94,941 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 94,351 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 93,796 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 93,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 92,992 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 92,028 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 91,969 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits both banks (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits both banks (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits both banks (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits both banks (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no suppliers name post code or bsau 145d (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. on lowest setting inside and will not adjust down on manual adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no suppliers name post code or bsau 145d (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner sill holed non prescribed area

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front floor holed non prescribed area

Pass 23 Oct 2017 91,428 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 91,006 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 91,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 87,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 72,686 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osf wheel bearing slight noise

slight play in rear diff out put flanges alowing slight movment at wheels

Fail 27 Sep 2013 53,339 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,339 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 38,532 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 38,027 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 37,557 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 36,320 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 36,320 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,792 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 28,947 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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RIJ 2198 is a 2000 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2000 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 71,385 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 V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RIJ 2198, 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 26 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RIJ 2198 is a 2000 Daimler V8, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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