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S291 HLG

1998 Daimler Super V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

159,947 mi
Last recorded159,947 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS291 HLG
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 159,947 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 158,229 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 157,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 155,244 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 153,715 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 152,097 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 150,175 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 150,171 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing holed by metal brake pipe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel cap flood of water around cap

Pass 30 Apr 2018 148,360 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 144,898 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play X2 (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 142,226 miles

corrosion at nearside front coil spring top mounting

slight corrosion at rear sub frame mountings

Pass 29 Jul 2014 137,654 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 132,783 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 129,285 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 125,641 miles

hand brake performance on minimum 16%

Pass 5 Aug 2010 123,496 miles

play in offside rear hub assembly advise early investigation

Pass 30 Jul 2009 117,061 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 111,277 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

play in both front lower arm ball joints-advise replacement soon

slight play in both rear hub assemblies

Pass 2 Aug 2007 106,791 miles

play at offside rear wheel unable to detect source advise investigation

Pass 31 Jul 2006 102,682 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 95,993 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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S291 HLG is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S291 HLG, 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 S291 HLG registered?

S291 HLG is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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