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S197 NGF

1998 Daimler Super V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,752 mi
Last recorded97,752 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 NGF
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 97,752 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 97,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 94,726 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 89,792 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre is bald on the inner shoulder !

Fail 30 Jul 2012 89,792 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre is bald on the inner shoulder !

Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,993 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R TYRE IS ON THE LEGAL LIMIT !

n/s/f bottom balljoint has a split cover/rubber and also slight play

n/s/f tyre is worn low on the inner shoulder

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner shoulder

wiper smearing slightly

Fail 14 Jul 2011 77,993 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R TYRE IS ON THE LEGAL LIMIT !

n/s/f bottom balljoint has a split cover/rubber and also slight play

n/s/f tyre is worn low on the inner shoulder

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner shoulder

wiper smearing slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2010 70,223 miles

Front bumper insecure

NSR drive shaft has slight play in couplings

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

OSF door strap missing

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 65,113 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 56,840 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 54,196 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 50,640 miles

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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S197 NGF is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S197 NGF, 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 S197 NGF registered?

S197 NGF is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S197 NGF safe to buy?

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