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S662 UTD

1998 Daimler V8

Purple Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

97,399 mi
Last recorded97,399 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS662 UTD
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 97,399 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 96,873 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play hub bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 96,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded excessively with 30 cms of nsf suspension mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror lens burty black (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play hub bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 95,793 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight cleaning device missing - not necessary for vehicle age

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 95,793 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight cleaning device missing - not necessary for vehicle age

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 94,319 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn hub top swivel bush/pin worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn hub top swivel bush/pin worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 93,489 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 93,487 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 92,330 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 92,319 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 91,602 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 89,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 87,711 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 84,747 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 83,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 82,758 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 82,758 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 81,707 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 81,705 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 80,374 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 79,166 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 79,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 77,231 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 76,108 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 74,234 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 72,103 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 69,978 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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S662 UTD is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Purple with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S662 UTD, 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 S662 UTD registered?

S662 UTD is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S662 UTD shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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