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S292 KCW

1998 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,202 mi
Last recorded148,202 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS292 KCW
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2007 148,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 147,913 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 138,029 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler V8?

Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,164
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,052
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 495
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 422
parking brake recording little or no effort 308
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S292 KCW is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 86,796 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S292 KCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 28 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S292 KCW registered?

S292 KCW is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S292 KCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S292 KCW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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