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S669 JBK

1998 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,324 mi
Last recorded78,324 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS669 JBK
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 78,324 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 77,587 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 77,152 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 76,970 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2012 76,962 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2011 76,228 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 75,086 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 73,793 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 73,783 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 16 May 2008 71,774 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 71,774 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2007 66,260 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 61,397 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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S669 JBK is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 S669 JBK, 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 S669 JBK registered?

S669 JBK is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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