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S581 CBW

1998 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

214,069 mi
Last recorded214,069 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS581 CBW
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 214,069 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 214,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 210,891 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 202,633 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 202,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 197,640 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 189,944 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 182,229 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 176,329 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 171,761 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2010 155,458 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 143,784 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 134,183 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 124,886 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 111,241 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 104,271 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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S581 CBW is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S581 CBW, 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 S581 CBW registered?

S581 CBW is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S581 CBW safe to buy?

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