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S400 SVB

1998 Daimler Super V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,153 mi
Last recorded208,153 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 SVB
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 208,153 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 205,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension steering and brake system components slightly corroded

Underneath has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2017 204,878 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. system may require repair or adjustment

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion to rear fuel lines

Fail 20 Oct 2017 204,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill with seat and/or seatbelt mounting area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. system may require repair or adjustment.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion to rear fuel lines

Pass 26 Oct 2016 195,945 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 195,942 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch within area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe leaking under vehicle metal pipework (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 175,589 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met . may need repair or adjustment

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 153,950 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroding

offside rear parking brake effort is slightly low. may require repair or adjustment

Fail 8 Aug 2014 153,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2013 136,455 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 124,409 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 118,780 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 110,216 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 110,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 96,052 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 86,862 miles

both rear tyres low

Pass 22 Oct 2007 76,982 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 76,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 60,695 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 60,694 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 44,266 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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S400 SVB 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 71.4%.

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

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 S400 SVB, 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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S400 SVB is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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