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S551 OGT

1998 Daimler V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,223 mi
Last recorded108,223 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS551 OGT
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2011 108,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 108,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 104,884 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 102,441 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 97,918 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 90,593 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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S551 OGT is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S551 OGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S551 OGT?

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What year was S551 OGT registered?

S551 OGT is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S551 OGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S551 OGT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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