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S98 LRW

1998 Daimler Super V8

Maroon Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

125,575 mi
Last recorded125,575 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 LRW
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 125,575 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 125,508 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 124,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 119,287 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 113,674 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 113,575 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 113,550 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 113,370 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear mountings body corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 113,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear mountings body corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 112,800 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 111,988 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 111,455 miles

nearside front chassis corroded

rear chassis corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

everything covered in underseal

mid exhaust leaking at joins and at welded bracket

Fail 27 May 2014 111,453 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

everything covered in underseal

nearside front chassis corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 111,030 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 110,223 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 109,406 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 109,406 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 108,352 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 102,910 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 97,015 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 88,278 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 88,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges of tread

Pass 9 Feb 2006 79,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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S98 LRW is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Maroon with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S98 LRW, 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.

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What year was S98 LRW registered?

S98 LRW is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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