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S255 WKY

1999 Daimler V8

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

136,774 mi
Last recorded136,774 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Daimler V874,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 WKY
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 136,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Various underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2023 136,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2022 130,878 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

various underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2022 130,859 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various underbody corrosion

coolant level low

Pass 10 Feb 2021 130,472 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 130,064 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 127,812 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 124,714 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 122,341 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 118,777 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 115,597 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 112,260 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 112,257 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 109,397 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 106,308 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 103,276 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 103,225 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 99,884 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 95,232 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 88,874 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 88,874 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 81,057 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 81,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 73,115 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 73,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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S255 WKY is a 1999 Daimler V8 in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1999 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 74,132 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 V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S255 WKY, 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 27 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S255 WKY registered?

S255 WKY is a 1999 Daimler V8, first registered on 24 January 1999.

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