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Daimler V8

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

S780 BBDMOT history

S780 BBD is a blue petrol Daimler V8 first used on 2 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2024
Mileage
110,124 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S780 BBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Daimler
Model
V8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S780 BBD was last recorded at 110,124 miles on 13 Sept 2023, 2,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,791 miles · 16 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
2,333 miles
Average per year
2,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 110,124 miles
  • 2022 – 107,791 miles
  • 2021 – 102,421 miles
  • 2020 – 100,208 miles
  • 2019 – 97,191 miles
  • 2018 – 92,860 miles
  • 2017 – 86,914 miles
  • 2016 – 80,180 miles
  • 2015 – 73,355 miles
  • 2014 – 69,336 miles
  • 2013 – 66,902 miles
  • 2012 – 62,013 miles
  • 2009 – 61,858 miles
  • 2008 – 61,407 miles
  • 2007 – 60,112 miles
  • 2006 – 59,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,124 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn a lot on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn a lot on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Interior mirror starting to delaminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,124 miles (+2,333)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,124 miles
    Test number
    993826287932
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn a lot on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn a lot on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass107,791 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,791 miles
    Test number
    715571901769
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail107,790 miles (+5,369)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,790 miles
    Test number
    354886958637
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,421 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,421 miles
    Test number
    873099527341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail102,421 miles (+2,213)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,421 miles
    Test number
    169804142672
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass100,208 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,208 miles
    Test number
    957764745462
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror starting to delaminate

  7. Fail100,207 miles (+3,016)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,207 miles
    Test number
    808997224384
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror starting to delaminate

  8. Pass97,191 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,191 miles
    Test number
    597249537038
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail97,189 miles (+4,329)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,189 miles
    Test number
    831561519085
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass92,860 miles (+5,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,860 miles
    Test number
    555322620941
    • AdvisoryO/s/f coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn inner edge

  11. Pass86,914 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,914 miles
    Test number
    478331419028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,904 miles (+6,724)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,904 miles
    Test number
    674460315433
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f lower ball joint cover split

  13. Pass80,180 miles (+6,825)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    80,180 miles
    Test number
    784373873747
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm in centre of tread (min 1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass73,355 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,355 miles
    Test number
    452254022631
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have small indents in side walls

  15. Fail73,355 miles (+4,019)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,355 miles
    Test number
    903154945653
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have small indents in side walls

  16. Pass69,336 miles (+2,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,336 miles
    Test number
    398955034303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass66,902 miles (+2,473)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    66,902 miles
    Test number
    687154743375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,429 miles (+2,416)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,429 miles
    Test number
    969927503062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,013 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,013 miles
    Test number
    776800612083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,858 miles (+451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    61,858 miles
    Test number
    491781209249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass61,407 miles (+1,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    61,407 miles
    Test number
    964287808240
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass60,112 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    60,112 miles
    Test number
    542266007295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    59,089 miles
    Test number
    231807006207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S780 BBD

Does S780 BBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S780 BBD expired on 29 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S780 BBD?
The MOT on S780 BBD expired on 29 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S780 BBD done?
S780 BBD was recorded at 110,124 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2023, an average of 2,979 miles a year.
Has S780 BBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S780 BBD has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S780 BBD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S780 BBD find?
S780 BBD passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2023 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer; offside front outer suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 6 more.

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