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S423 LRA

1998 Daimler Super V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,279 mi
Last recorded147,279 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS423 LRA
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 147,279 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

random spots of corrosion underneath but not near any components

Pass 30 Oct 2020 146,060 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 27 Oct 2020 146,050 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 4 May 2019 141,336 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 133,697 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Fail 9 May 2018 133,666 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Pass 3 May 2017 125,084 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 123,954 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 109,336 miles

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

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

bonnet does not stay open

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 12 May 2015 109,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet does not stay open

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Aug 2014 109,325 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 109,244 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 108,467 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 108,434 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 108,239 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 106,933 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 106,195 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 106,144 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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S423 LRA is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S423 LRA, 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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S423 LRA is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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