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S612 JUB

1998 Daimler V8

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,123 mi
Last recorded90,123 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS612 JUB
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 90,123 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 90,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor corroded

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 89,645 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 89,632 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 89,258 miles

damage to o/s outer sill

Pass 19 Nov 2015 88,810 miles

damage to the o/s outer sill

Pass 16 Oct 2014 86,009 miles

brake pedal rubber worn through

damage to o/s/outer sill panel

front tyres bald/low on inner edges-close to limit

n/s/r lamp holed/in poor condition

rust hole in n/s/f inner wheel arch at rear

Fail 16 Oct 2014 86,009 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn through

damage to o/s/outer sill panel

front tyres bald/low on inner edges-close to limit

n/s/r lamp holed/in poor condition

rust hole in n/s/f inner wheel arch at rear

wires in boot on o/s hinge broken-bare wire exposed

Pass 30 Oct 2013 84,178 miles

corrosion inner sills just behind the mud flaps

front number plate in poor condition

n/s/f shock is slightly damp

n/s/r light is damaged

o/s outer sill is damaged

o/s/f top swivel boot in poor condition

Fail 30 Oct 2013 84,178 miles

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

corrosion inner sills just behind the mud flaps

front number plate in poor condition

n/s/f shock is slightly damp

n/s/r light is damaged

o/s outer sill is damaged

o/s/f top swivel boot in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2012 81,430 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 78,533 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 78,505 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres are bald on the inner edges , recommend replace both tyres and have the tracking checked

Pass 22 Sep 2010 75,883 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres low,

Fail 21 Sep 2010 75,881 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres low,

Fail 5 Nov 2009 72,926 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 72,926 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 69,430 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 69,379 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

play detected at rear wheels possible diif/driveshafts?

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight surface rust under car

Pass 8 Oct 2007 64,933 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 64,909 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2006 61,449 miles

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

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

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

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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S612 JUB is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S612 JUB, 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 S612 JUB registered?

S612 JUB is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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