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KSU 430

1998 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

94,967 mi
Last recorded94,967 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSU 430
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 94,967 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2024 90,068 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills undersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 88,798 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 87,259 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,393 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 84,741 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 81,545 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 79,601 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 77,821 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 76,730 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 57,887 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 56,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 54,746 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 54,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear chassis rails corroded

handbrake effort just over required limit

plastic trim covering engine bay

unable to see front or rear brake pads clearly

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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KSU 430 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 92.9%.

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 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 KSU 430, 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 KSU 430 registered?

KSU 430 is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is KSU 430 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSU 430 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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