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S132 JAE

1998 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,558 mi
Last recorded122,558 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS132 JAE
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 122,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 122,556 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front part of inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front part of inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 116,839 miles

Nearside rear 225/60 x 16 tyre WORN TO LIMIT

Offside rear inner sill/jacking point corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 113,277 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 111,163 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 110,955 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 110,796 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 106,525 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 106,525 miles

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

N/S/F brake caliper dust seal adrift

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 102,521 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 97,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front reg plate cracked - secure and legible

Pass 9 Dec 2009 94,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 87,197 miles

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

windscreen cracked approx 50mm lower centre outside swept area

Pass 7 Dec 2007 80,958 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 80,958 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 73,560 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 66,860 miles

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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S132 JAE is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S132 JAE, 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 S132 JAE registered?

S132 JAE is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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