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S698 AWL

1999 Daimler Super V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,459 mi
Last recorded114,459 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Daimler Super V890,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS698 AWL
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 114,459 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 112,750 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 104,595 miles

both n/s and o/s outer sills showing signs of deterioration

n/s and o/s rear frame bushes starting to debond

Fail 27 Feb 2017 104,595 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both n/s and o/s outer sills showing signs of deterioration

n/s and o/s rear frame bushes starting to debond

Pass 9 Mar 2016 98,728 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 98,728 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 89,505 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 81,911 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 81,494 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 75,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 71,710 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 68,566 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,124 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/o/s outer sills as surface rust

Pass 17 Jan 2009 59,106 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 59,104 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 49,121 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 46,402 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 46,396 miles

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2005 46,431 miles

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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S698 AWL is a 1999 Daimler Super V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1999 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 90,323 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 Super V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S698 AWL, 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 27 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S698 AWL is a 1999 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 16 February 1999.

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