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S573 RDW

1998 Daimler Super V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,073 mi
Last recorded152,073 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS573 RDW
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 152,073 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 151,748 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 151,717 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 151,212 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 151,212 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Outer Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 150,398 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front inner sills corroded

nearside rear exhaust bracket slightly cracked

some surface to inner wings under wheel arch

Pass 16 Sep 2019 149,025 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

horn working intermitantly

nearside front chassis corroding by sub frame mounting

nearside rear exhaust box rear mounting bracket cracked

slight corrosion to nearside @ offside top of front inner wings under wheel arch

Pass 14 Sep 2018 148,878 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear exhaust box rear mounting bracket cracked

slight corrosion to nearside @ offside top of front inner wings under wheel arch

some corrosion to nearside front chassis by sub frame mounting

some movement @ wear to nearside @ offside front anti roll bar front mounting rubbers

Pass 15 Sep 2017 148,741 miles

some corrosion to nearside @ offside front chassis

Pass 15 Sep 2016 148,224 miles

nearside front shock absorber leaking

offside rear exhaust mount damaged

some corrosion to nearside front chassis by su7bframe mount

Pass 3 Jul 2015 147,948 miles

some corrosion to nearside and offside front chassis under wheel by front subframe mountings

Pass 9 Jun 2014 142,370 miles

some corrosion to nearside @ offside front chassis under wheel arch by front subframe mountings

Pass 2 Apr 2013 139,931 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 136,740 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 136,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

centre hi level stop light not illuminating

Pass 6 Sep 2011 131,206 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 130,791 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 130,790 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 127,858 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2006 127,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

slight corrosion to nearside and offside front inner wheel arches.

How Reliable is the Daimler Super V8?

Based on 11,576 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
2,238
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 342
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 118
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S573 RDW is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 94,087 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daimler Super V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S573 RDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Super V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S573 RDW is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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