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S762 SNB

1998 Daimler V8

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,659 mi
Last recorded138,659 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS762 SNB
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2010 138,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

slight damage front number plate

slight noise on nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Dec 2010 138,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

slight damage front number plate

slight noise on nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Dec 2010 138,645 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

n/s/f ball joint boot split

n/s/f side light poor

rusty patchs on chassis

slight play at both rear wheels (in diff)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 116,777 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 96,590 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 88,004 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 80,682 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 74,099 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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S762 SNB is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S762 SNB, 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 S762 SNB registered?

S762 SNB is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S762 SNB safe to buy?

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