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S209 BBV

1998 Daimler Super V8

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,087 mi
Last recorded137,087 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS209 BBV
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 137,087 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 137,087 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 132,644 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 132,641 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s and o/s (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel has slightly restricted free movement

Nearside reverse light not working

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 124,878 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 120,978 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 118,749 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 118,749 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 114,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 114,345 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 113,049 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 112,866 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 112,863 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2010 110,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 108,936 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 103,793 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 99,910 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 96,600 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 91,553 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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S209 BBV is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S209 BBV, 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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S209 BBV is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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