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ROG 19Y

1998 Daimler Super V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,668 mi
Last recorded84,668 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROG 19Y
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 84,668 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 84,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes starting to corrode ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate starting to discolour (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 84,481 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 83,910 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 83,501 miles

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

all tyres cracking

Fail 29 Mar 2019 83,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 83,112 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

rear a frame bushes dropped

rear tyres cracking

underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2018 83,112 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

rear a frame bushes dropped

rear tyres cracking

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2017 82,903 miles

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear a frame bushes dropped

rear tyres cracking

underbody corroded

wiper blade split

Pass 29 Mar 2016 82,511 miles

rear a frame bushes dropped

rear tyres cracking

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2015 82,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres scrubbing/stepping inner edges

rear 'A' frame bushes dropped; no play present

slight play o/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 10 Mar 2015 82,254 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres scrubbing/stepping inner edges

rear 'A' frame bushes dropped; no play present

slight play o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 3 Mar 2014 81,595 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 80,792 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2011 78,509 miles

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

inner sills corroding

Pass 12 May 2010 77,763 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 76,555 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 76,544 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 75,926 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 75,292 miles

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 73,431 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 783,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2006 70,032 miles

both front tyres wearing inside edge

both rear brake flexible hose ferrules getting corroded

brake pedal sluggish return with engine running

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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ROG 19Y is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1998 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 94,087 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 ROG 19Y, 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 28 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ROG 19Y is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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