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S51 LEP

1999 Daimler V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,070 mi
Last recorded163,070 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Daimler V874,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 LEP
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 163,070 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 x rear + n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion underneath and on suspension components

Pass 25 Feb 2016 161,763 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 160,661 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 159,778 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 159,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 158,059 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 153,925 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 153,602 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 145,063 miles

ADVISE 25% FRONT INBALANCE

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 145,063 miles

ADVISE 25% FRONT INBALANCE

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 125,828 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 125,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 94,251 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 86,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper blade is smearing

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 84,895 miles

Front wiper blade smearing.

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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S51 LEP is a 1999 Daimler V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 S51 LEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S51 LEP?

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What year was S51 LEP registered?

S51 LEP is a 1999 Daimler V8, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S51 LEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S51 LEP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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