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S500 KJA

1998 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

71,958 mi
Last recorded71,958 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 KJA
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 71,958 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 71,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 68,629 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 65,742 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 61,528 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 56,889 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 52,785 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 49,782 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 47,601 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 44,456 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 42,405 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 40,337 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 38,699 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,333 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 33,101 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 30,357 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 26,883 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 22,336 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side front tyre and off side front tyre wearing inside edges...close to minimum limits.

Fail 7 Oct 2009 22,336 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side front tyre and off side front tyre wearing inside edges...close to minimum limits.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 20,518 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 20,518 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 20,235 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 19,275 miles

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

One of five high level stop lights not working

Fail 11 Oct 2006 19,275 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

One of five high level stop lamps not working

Pass 10 Oct 2005 17,243 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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S500 KJA is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S500 KJA, 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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S500 KJA is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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