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S404 KGN

1998 Daimler Super V8

Purple Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,048 mi
Last recorded145,048 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS404 KGN
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 145,048 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front inner upper chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 143,269 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front inner upper chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 143,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2019 141,305 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 139,643 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 139,532 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 137,890 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 136,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 134,232 miles

Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight corrossion underbody

Pass 9 Sep 2011 133,793 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2011 133,784 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 133,140 miles

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

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

slight corrosion both floors

Fail 13 Sep 2010 133,139 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight corrosion both floors

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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S404 KGN is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Purple with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S404 KGN, 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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S404 KGN is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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