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S165 MNV

1998 Daimler Super V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,567 mi
Last recorded80,567 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS165 MNV
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 80,567 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 80,303 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 80,200 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 80,079 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 80,077 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2015 79,578 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 79,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 78,547 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 78,547 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 78,063 miles

advise slight corrosion nearside front and offside front inner bottom wings

Pass 14 Oct 2011 76,950 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 75,662 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 14 Sep 2009 73,529 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 70,534 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 48,975 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 68,936 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 64,833 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S165 MNV is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 S165 MNV, 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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What year was S165 MNV registered?

S165 MNV is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is S165 MNV safe to buy?

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