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SGE 99

1991 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

71,732 mi
Last recorded71,732 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Daimler V899,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGE 99
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 71,732 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2025 71,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to loose brake fixing (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake locking device missing Pad carrier bolt locking wire (1.1.21 (f))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Pad carrier bolt loose calliper attached to pad carrier (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake locking device missing Pad carrier bolt locking wire (1.1.21 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 71,685 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 70,766 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 70,490 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 68,998 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 68,037 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 66,348 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 65,881 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 65,516 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 64,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 64,375 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 63,017 miles

Front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Dec 2016 63,017 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 61,990 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 1 Dec 2015 61,990 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2014 60,700 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 60,700 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 59,815 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 59,815 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

osr disk scored on inner face possible fault with cailpers or sliders

Pass 28 Nov 2012 58,840 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 57,701 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)

slight oil leak from pipe under filter

Pass 26 Nov 2010 56,844 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 55,440 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 54,830 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 54,818 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 53,697 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 52,816 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 52,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight corrosion o/s front inner wheel arch

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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SGE 99 is a 1991 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1991 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 99,805 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SGE 99, 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 35 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SGE 99 registered?

SGE 99 is a 1991 Daimler V8, first registered on 18 June 1991.

Is SGE 99 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGE 99 shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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