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S314 MFC

1998 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

154,167 mi
Last recorded154,167 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Daimler 4.0 Auto115,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS314 MFC
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 154,167 miles

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 154,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 154,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 154,080 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 153,949 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 152,446 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 152,446 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 150,449 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 148,522 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 146,015 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 143,766 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 139,190 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 134,286 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 127,623 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 120,644 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 116,732 miles

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

both rear shock lower bushes slight play

small chips in front screen

Pass 24 Jul 2007 107,920 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 99,614 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 88,471 miles

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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S314 MFC is a 1998 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S314 MFC, 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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S314 MFC is a 1998 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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