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S11 GVS

1998 Daimler V8

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,821 mi
Last recorded82,821 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 GVS
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 82,821 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 82,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 82,580 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2019 82,522 miles

corrosion on nearside front inner wheel arch/chassis (behind shocker)

corrosion on vehicles floors (mainly around bungs)

large gearbox oil leak

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

smell of coolant from engine area

Pass 2 Nov 2018 82,353 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 82,202 miles

Nearside Front inner arch showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2016 82,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner arch showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,964 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 81,682 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)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 81,682 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 81,332 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 80,205 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 76,650 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 76,594 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 73,154 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 98,453 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 64,239 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 58,912 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 58,912 miles

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

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

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)

How Reliable is the Daimler V8?

Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,164
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,052
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 495
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 422
parking brake recording little or no effort 308
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S11 GVS is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1998 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 86,796 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 V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S11 GVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 28 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S11 GVS registered?

S11 GVS is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S11 GVS safe to buy?

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