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A9 SDV

1998 Daimler Super V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,852 mi
Last recorded128,852 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 SDV
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 128,852 miles

under body covered in oil

Pass 16 Oct 2020 128,172 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 128,172 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 127,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 127,648 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 127,361 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 127,361 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill to wing by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to wing by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion chassis outer casing starting to lift (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion chassis outer casing starting to lift (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 126,888 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel-arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel-arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 126,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion body (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 125,521 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 124,317 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 122,666 miles

light crossion floor pan

Pass 7 Oct 2011 117,139 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 110,391 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 110,337 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrosion on n/s/f chassis above road spring

Fail 15 Jul 2009 101,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jul 2009 101,962 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 May 2008 90,226 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 90,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 84,907 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 79,462 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 79,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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A9 SDV is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A9 SDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A9 SDV registered?

A9 SDV is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is A9 SDV safe to buy?

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