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R40 SVB

1998 Daimler Super V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,773 mi
Last recorded154,773 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 SVB
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 154,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area... (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2023 151,817 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 150,997 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 145,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on the outer edge

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension mounting prescribed area repaired with underseal

Pass 22 Feb 2020 142,445 miles

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

under body corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 22 Oct 2018 139,859 miles

vehicle showing signs of corrosion near both offside jacking points

Fail 22 Oct 2018 139,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

vehicle showing signs of corrosion near both offside jacking points

Pass 13 Jun 2017 139,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 139,279 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 138,821 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 138,510 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 137,910 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 137,677 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 136,736 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 136,360 miles

air bag light on

Fail 1 Jun 2011 136,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

air bag light on

Pass 9 Jun 2010 135,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag light on

Pass 27 Feb 2009 134,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag light on

slight lift in offside front bottom ball joint

Fail 27 Feb 2009 134,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

air bag light on

slight lift in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 25 Jan 2008 133,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag light on

Fail 22 Jan 2008 133,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag light on

Pass 18 Jan 2007 131,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light on

Fail 10 Jan 2007 131,835 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light on

Pass 11 Jan 2006 125,220 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

slight lift in nearside and offside front bottom balljoints

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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R40 SVB is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R40 SVB, 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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R40 SVB is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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