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S6 WJB

1998 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

129,570 mi
Last recorded129,570 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 WJB
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 129,570 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 129,488 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 129,451 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 129,399 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 129,384 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 129,329 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 129,293 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 121,250 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 129,171 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 128,882 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 128,851 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 128,720 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 128,430 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 128,136 miles

ADVISE! both sides of rear body and structure are getting to the advanced stages of corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2007 125,093 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 117,810 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 117,809 miles

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

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

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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S6 WJB 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 94.1%.

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 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 S6 WJB, 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 S6 WJB registered?

S6 WJB is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S6 WJB safe to buy?

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