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S85 JAE

1998 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,619 mi
Last recorded65,619 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 JAE
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 65,619 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 65,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,525 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 59,869 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2011 57,476 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2010 54,110 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Nov 2009 50,267 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

offside front lower ball joint boot split

Fail 25 Nov 2009 50,265 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

offside front lower ball joint boot split

Pass 26 Nov 2008 46,851 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 46,792 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 43,150 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 39,168 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 35,411 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 35,405 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

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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S85 JAE is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S85 JAE, 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 S85 JAE registered?

S85 JAE is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S85 JAE safe to buy?

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