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S599 YNO

1998 Daimler Super V8

Red Lpg 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,945 mi
Last recorded143,945 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS599 YNO
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 143,945 miles

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

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

n/s front chassis/floor/floor to sill corroded

o/s and n/s floor to sill corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 142,749 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s front chassis leg corroding

n/s front footwell corroded

o/s floor corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2013 139,024 miles

2 tiny chips in windscreen

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight corossion / rust on inner sills and rear floor

Pass 13 Feb 2012 121,536 miles

front tyres slightly worn on inside edges

rear pads slightly worn

slight play in n/s rear lower hub bush

Pass 16 Dec 2010 109,400 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 109,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 89,260 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 71,945 miles

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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S599 YNO is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Red with a 3,996cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S599 YNO, 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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S599 YNO is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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