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A17 KOL

1998 Daimler Super V8

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,355 mi
Last recorded168,355 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 KOL
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 168,355 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking outer wall advise to replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 168,100 miles

2x rear drive shafts have slight play

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2022 168,048 miles

2x rear drive shafts outer joints have slight play

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2017 168,044 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 168,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear across floor (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working both outer (1.2.1b)

Nearside mirror and glass insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2013 168,036 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 168,036 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 167,523 miles

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

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

floor slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 165,530 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 163,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 163,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 155,391 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 143,017 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 129,881 miles

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

front registration plate damaged

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber split

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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A17 KOL is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A17 KOL, 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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A17 KOL is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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