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S379 JJH

1998 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,441 mi
Last recorded112,441 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS379 JJH
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2015 112,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion in n\s\f inner sill\wing

n\s\rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2015 112,441 miles

corrosion in n\s\f inner sill\wing

n\s\rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2014 106,930 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 103,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag fault light on

all road wheels have trim covers

Pass 4 Oct 2011 101,149 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

electric head light aim set on zero

Pass 13 Sep 2010 99,469 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 98,072 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 98,061 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 96,485 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 92,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s full beam unit is slightly insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2006 92,081 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s full beam unit is slightly insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2005 90,920 miles

slight play in both rear hub assy. †

Fail 23 Aug 2005 90,920 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in both rear hub assy. †

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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S379 JJH is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S379 JJH, 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.

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S379 JJH is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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