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S630 VAW

1998 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,427 mi
Last recorded111,427 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS630 VAW
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 111,427 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 103,003 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 97,667 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 92,412 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 85,411 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 80,909 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 75,522 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 71,535 miles

adjusted n/s aim.

n/s/f inner wheel arch

slight play in both rear wheels

wiper

Fail 1 Apr 2011 71,535 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

adjusted n/s aim.

n/s/f inner wheel arch

slight play in both rear wheels

wiper

Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,346 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 57,277 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2008 54,614 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 54,614 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 47,078 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 44,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,146 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 40,434 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S630 VAW is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S630 VAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S630 VAW registered?

S630 VAW is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S630 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S630 VAW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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