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M9 SEL

1998 Daimler Super V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

80,701 mi
Last recorded80,701 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 SEL
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 80,701 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 80,431 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 79,504 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 78,857 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 78,283 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 77,937 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 77,090 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 75,258 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 73,172 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 73,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 70,375 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 69,463 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 68,262 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 67,826 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 66,827 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 62,318 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 58,812 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 55,735 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 51,253 miles

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

n/s front tyre getting low

Pass 21 Dec 2007 46,197 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on the inner edges

both rear tyres are getting low

needs tracking

under tray insecure at the front

Pass 5 Jan 2007 41,232 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 36,327 miles

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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M9 SEL is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 M9 SEL, 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 M9 SEL registered?

M9 SEL is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is M9 SEL safe to buy?

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