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S196 LBD

1998 Daimler Super V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,880 mi
Last recorded115,880 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS196 LBD
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 115,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front door mirror glass deteriorated

offside front floor/jacking point corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2021 115,875 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front door mirror glass deteriorated

offside front floor/jacking point corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 115,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 115,384 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 115,032 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 114,258 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced includes axle mounts and subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 114,258 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded behind bumper / cooler area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking behind bumper / cooler area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced includes axle mounts and subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 113,876 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

transmission fluid leaking from front

Pass 6 Dec 2016 113,545 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front jacking point corroded

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2015 113,220 miles

Front to rear brakes line have some corrosion but not excessive.

Fuel lines have corrosion

Oil leak

Start of general corrosion to rear chassis areas.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 112,768 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2014 112,760 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 112,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 111,092 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 110,569 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 109,403 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 109,391 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 107,749 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 106,658 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 101,174 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 93,446 miles

1.General corrosion developing on underside. †2.Slight play in rear diff bearings.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 83,156 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 83,154 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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S196 LBD is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S196 LBD, 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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S196 LBD is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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