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N20 JAG

1998 Daimler Super V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

180,107 mi
Last recorded180,107 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 JAG
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 180,107 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened cradle arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened cradle arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underneath corrosion points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 178,121 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 176,802 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 174,624 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 173,217 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 172,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres scrubbing inner edge 245/45/18

Fail 2 Jul 2019 172,208 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres scrubbing inner edge 245/45/18

Pass 14 Jun 2018 169,604 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 169,592 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 168,113 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 168,022 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 165,382 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 164,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 164,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 162,176 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 161,040 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 160,118 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 159,237 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 159,207 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 157,080 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 157,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 151,288 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 151,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 146,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 146,866 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 140,793 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 136,445 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 136,434 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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N20 JAG is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N20 JAG, 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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N20 JAG is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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