MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
non obligatory mirrow discoloured
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Daimler V8?
Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.
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S471 RVW is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 S471 RVW, 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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What year was S471 RVW registered?
S471 RVW is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 October 1998.
Is S471 RVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S471 RVW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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