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S8 SGX

1998 Daimler Super V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

106,743 mi
Last recorded106,743 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 SGX
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 106,743 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 105,250 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 103,694 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 103,195 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 101,753 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 99,821 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 97,480 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 96,189 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 94,606 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 94,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 92,785 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 24 Nov 2014 90,317 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 87,241 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 85,500 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 84,356 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 84,353 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)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 81,879 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 79,187 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 75,569 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 72,289 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 68,159 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 62,407 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 62,349 miles

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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S8 SGX is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 S8 SGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S8 SGX registered?

S8 SGX is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is S8 SGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 SGX shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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