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S752 GAN

1998 Daimler Super V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,055 mi
Last recorded102,055 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS752 GAN
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 102,055 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2022 102,054 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2021 91,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in universal joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in universal joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

radiator showing deterioration

Fail 4 Feb 2021 91,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts subframe / axle mounting bolt (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in universal joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in universal joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake efficiency just met handbrakes in need of attention

radiator showing deterioration

Pass 22 Jan 2020 81,936 miles

Front unable to see front pads may be wearing thin

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

Rear unable to see rear pads may be wearing thin

Fail 21 Jan 2020 81,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to expose ply/cord inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front unable to see front pads may be wearing thin

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre balding on inner edge strong advise change asap and wheel alignment (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear unable to see rear pads may be wearing thin

Pass 23 Jan 2019 69,047 miles

Front unable to see front brake pads may be wearing thin

Rear Coil spring corroded both side coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear unable to see rear brake pads may be wearing thin

Fail 16 Jan 2019 69,023 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated rusted and holed chalk marked (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working singular wiper subject to test (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking and perishing inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front unable to see front brake pads may be wearing thin

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking on edges strong advise change now or asap (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear unable to see rear brake pads may be wearing thin

Pass 16 Jan 2018 64,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear driveshaft outer joint has slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2016 63,036 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears close(front tyres perishing and inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2015 61,490 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 59,070 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 59,070 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 57,650 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 54,075 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 52,337 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,007 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 48,480 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 44,013 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 41,672 miles

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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S752 GAN is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1998 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 94,087 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 S752 GAN, 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 28 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S752 GAN is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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