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S50 SOV

1999 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,459 mi
Last recorded76,459 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Daimler V874,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 SOV
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 76,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 76,458 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 2 of 5 bulbs in central brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 72,999 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 72,997 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 69,234 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 59,786 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 58,729 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 58,727 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 55,832 miles

Offside Front inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2020 53,556 miles

Both exhaust flexi pipes corroded

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 53,556 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both exhaust flexi pipes corroded

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 51,444 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 50,307 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 50,307 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 44,992 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 44,988 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 44,616 miles

rear brake imbalance borderline pass

Pass 1 Aug 2014 44,134 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 42,722 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 41,318 miles

both front metal brake pipes slight corrosion

nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded around front subframe mountings

Pass 25 Aug 2011 40,106 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,534 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 39,500 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,683 miles

coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2008 27,873 miles

oil leak from oilcooler at front of radiator

Pass 8 Aug 2007 23,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

service brake pedal slightly long

Pass 8 Aug 2006 20,209 miles

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

footbrake pedal spongy

Pass 10 Aug 2005 17,175 miles

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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S50 SOV is a 1999 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S50 SOV, 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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S50 SOV is a 1999 Daimler V8, first registered on 20 March 1999.

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