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S800 GRB

1998 Daimler Super V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,918 mi
Last recorded38,918 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS800 GRB
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 38,918 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated slight perishing above axle (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 38,587 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 38,546 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and got nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension corroded

play in both rear hubs

Fail 4 Jul 2024 38,546 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and got nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front and rear suspension corroded

play in both rear hubs

Pass 16 May 2023 38,542 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

play in rear hubs

Pass 4 Aug 2020 38,517 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 38,310 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 37,111 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 36,781 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 36,125 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 32,974 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Feb 2012 26,939 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 26,386 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 25,069 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,354 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 23,791 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 23,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 22,159 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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S800 GRB is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S800 GRB, 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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S800 GRB is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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