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S471 RVW

1998 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,418 mi
Last recorded149,418 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS471 RVW
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 149,418 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 148,765 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 147,863 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 147,862 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 147,355 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 147,111 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 146,831 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 146,439 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 146,178 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 144,413 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 143,106 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 140,934 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 140,930 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

non obligatory mirrow discoloured

Pass 15 Sep 2008 138,803 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 131,220 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 131,220 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 114,840 miles

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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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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