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S174 MNV

1998 Daimler Super V8

Purple Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,269 mi
Last recorded136,269 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS174 MNV
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2020 136,269 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside floor holed

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside floor holed

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension mounting points corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2019 131,490 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 128,566 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 126,041 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 119,110 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 119,110 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 114,806 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 114,805 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Breather pipe fouling exhaust system

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 111,430 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 111,430 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 108,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 104,664 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 102,363 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 98,628 miles

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

Nearside front inner sill/inner wing corroded and holed

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 96,593 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 90,760 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 90,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 89,362 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 89,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 87,510 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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S174 MNV is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Purple with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S174 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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S174 MNV is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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