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S852 DPF

1998 Daimler V8

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,445 mi
Last recorded84,445 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS852 DPF
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 84,445 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,407 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 13 Nov 2011 80,575 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)

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

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

front chassis rails corroding.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 78,385 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 78,332 miles

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

n/s/f chassis corroding.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 76,518 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 74,212 miles

lift in both front lower suspension ball joiunts

slight freeplay in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Sep 2007 73,186 miles

lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 21 Aug 2007 73,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

lift in both front lower ball joints

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 18 Mar 2006 69,854 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 69,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

chip in windscreen

oil leak

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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S852 DPF is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S852 DPF, 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 S852 DPF registered?

S852 DPF is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S852 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S852 DPF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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