MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,619 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread
offside front lower ball joint boot split
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread
offside front lower ball joint boot split
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of S85 JAE?
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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?
The MOT history for S85 JAE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S85 JAE have outstanding finance?
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