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S127 LBD

1998 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,551 mi
Last recorded146,551 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 LBD
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 146,551 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 144,516 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 144,516 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 141,872 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 141,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 139,338 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 139,338 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 134,047 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 130,934 miles

Nearside front chassis leg corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 118,962 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 118,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 115,144 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 109,741 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 109,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge Front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 102,469 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 95,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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S127 LBD is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S127 LBD, 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.

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What year was S127 LBD registered?

S127 LBD is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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