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K5 SGT

1998 Daimler Super V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,736 mi
Last recorded175,736 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 SGT
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 175,736 miles

fuel lines corroded.os & ns front road springs corroded.nsf lower ball joint grease boot split.os & ns front tyres close too limit.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 168,496 miles

os & n s rear metal brake pipes corroded.os & ns front & rear road springs corroded.nsf lower ball joint grease boot split.repair too nsf inner wing.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 157,960 miles

rear axle beam bushes worn.front brake pads low.slight play os & ns top wishbone bushes.fuel lines corroded.os & ns front & rear road springs corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 146,868 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)

nails in nearside and offside rear tyres

Pass 6 Nov 2007 134,831 miles

osf inner wing corroded.front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 31 Oct 2007 134,803 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

osf inner wing corroded.front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 3 Nov 2006 121,132 miles

oil leak rear brake pipes rusty fuel pipes rusty both front chassie rails rusty

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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K5 SGT is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 K5 SGT, 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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What year was K5 SGT registered?

K5 SGT is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is K5 SGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 SGT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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