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S2 LFV

1998 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,501 mi
Last recorded127,501 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Daimler 4.0 Auto115,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 LFV
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 127,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear brake pipe union corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub to arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion at union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 127,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear brake pipe union corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub to arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion at union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 126,726 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 126,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 125,703 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 125,645 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch/floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch/floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 121,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fore Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fore Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fore Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fore Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 118,922 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 117,380 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 116,405 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 115,452 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 113,136 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 102,681 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 92,757 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,264 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 74,665 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,966 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 62,702 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Daimler 4.0 Auto?

Based on 3,903 MOT tests across 562 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
1,596
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 259
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 146
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
wheel bearing has excessive play 100
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
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S2 LFV is a 1998 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Daimler 4.0 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 115,452 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 4.0 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S2 LFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler 4.0 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Daimler 4.0 Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S2 LFV registered?

S2 LFV is a 1998 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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