1998 Imperial Viscount Diesel · P600 MET

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness profile, with the most recent test on 14 January 2026 at 17,568 miles showing no defects. This follows a consistent streak of clean passes dating back to 2015. The maintenance trend has shifted from a period of mechanical instability in the early 2010s to a highly consistent pattern of passing tests without advisories or failures over the last decade. The mileage profile indicates extremely low usage for a 28-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 627 miles per year. The record shows a significant jump in data between 2014 and 2015, where mileage dropped from 436,504 to just 11 miles. This suggests a major change in ownership or a complete mechanical overhaul/rebuild occurred during that period. Since the 2015 test, the vehicle has been driven sparingly, with the distance between tests remaining low and predictable. A buyer should focus physical inspections on components that have historically required attention or may suffer from age-related degradation due to low usage. While the 2013 and 2014 tests flagged serious issues including excessive exhaust smoke, braking system leaks, and imbalanced brakes, these appear to have been resolved during the period of low mileage. The 2015 test noted slight play in both front wheel bearings and both rear hub bearings. Although these were passed, the tester should verify that the wheel bearings remain tight and free from excessive play. Low-mileage vehicles often face issues with perished rubber components and fluid degradation. Inspect the condition of suspension bushes, tyre sidewalls for cracking, and all fluid levels. Given the previous history of exhaust emissions issues, a check of the engine's combustion quality and any potential turbocharger health is advisable, despite the clean recent records.