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S189 MNV

1998 Daimler V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,842 mi
Last recorded86,842 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS189 MNV
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 86,842 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Power steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 86,827 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipes corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack pinion seal. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 85,517 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL, ESP FRONT >> MONITOR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded N/S/R ABOVE AXLE >> MONITOR ()

Pass 1 Feb 2023 84,455 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL UNIONS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged N/S (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 83,295 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded REAR N/S ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK PINION SEAL (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 83,269 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded REAR N/S ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK PINION SEAL (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 82,937 miles

Fuel pipes at rear are corroded

Rear section of underside is corroded but not excessively

Pass 23 Jan 2020 82,780 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 82,778 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake excessively binding O/S/F (1.2.1 (f))

FRONT ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S/F >> (PAIR ADVISED) (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 80,716 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION PRESCRIBED AREAS AND COMPONENTS CORRODED

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR >>> NEW ADVISED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

REAR FUEL PIPES VISUALLY CORRODED

Pass 16 Jan 2018 79,479 miles

Surface rust on floor pan where underseal is flaking off

Pass 20 Dec 2016 77,120 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 45,892 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/R (4.1.E.1)

TYRE ALIGNMENT ISSUES

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R 2mm >>> NEW REQUIRED ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 73,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 69,962 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 65,396 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 60,233 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 54,644 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 54,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,030 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 47,755 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 41,647 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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S189 MNV is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 S189 MNV, 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 S189 MNV registered?

S189 MNV is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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