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S811 WAN

1998 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,821 mi
Last recorded172,821 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS811 WAN
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 172,821 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 169,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 166,187 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 166,187 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 160,402 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 160,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 151,387 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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S811 WAN is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S811 WAN, 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 S811 WAN registered?

S811 WAN is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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