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S27 SAW

1998 Daimler Super V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

80,738 mi
Last recorded80,738 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 SAW
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 80,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2025 74,496 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 70,401 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 69,597 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 68,012 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 65,350 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 61,621 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 58,689 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 58,139 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 55,989 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Oct 2016 52,968 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in all front suspension bushs (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2015 49,858 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 45,791 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 44,392 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 44,381 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 42,948 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 41,384 miles

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

brake fluid reservoir moves alot during application

drivers door mirror slightly loose

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2010 38,658 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 36,490 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 33,769 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fliud resvoire moves,recommend investigation

Pass 1 Nov 2007 31,170 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,348 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 25,639 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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S27 SAW is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S27 SAW, 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 S27 SAW registered?

S27 SAW is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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