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S572 RDW

1998 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,250 mi
Last recorded148,250 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS572 RDW
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 148,250 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 147,144 miles

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. Rear braking system may require adjustment or repair

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2007 146,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 146,552 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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S572 RDW is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S572 RDW, 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 S572 RDW registered?

S572 RDW is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S572 RDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S572 RDW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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