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S49 PGT

1998 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,916 mi
Last recorded98,916 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 PGT
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 98,916 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 96,441 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 96,372 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced bottom of inner bay (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 93,852 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 93,824 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2023 92,288 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 90,452 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 88,542 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 85,848 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 79,492 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 72,804 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 64,559 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 36,662 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,255 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 63,255 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 62,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 61,428 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 60,726 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 59,490 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 57,285 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 55,762 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

both front tyres on 2mm tread depth

Pass 21 Feb 2007 53,540 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 51,206 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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S49 PGT is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S49 PGT, 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 S49 PGT registered?

S49 PGT is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S49 PGT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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