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Daimler V8

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

S98 HLGMOT history

S98 HLG is a blue petrol Daimler V8 first used on 26 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2025 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 156,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2025
Mileage
156,752 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2023
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S98 HLG
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
26 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S98 HLG was last recorded at 156,752 miles on 29 Jun 2023, 1,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Mar 2022: 155,329 miles, lower than 155,330 miles on 4 Sept 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
155,329 miles · 29 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,423 miles
Average per year
2,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 156,752 miles
  • 2022 – 155,329 miles
  • 2018 – 155,330 miles
  • 2011 – 155,316 miles
  • 2010 – 148,997 miles
  • 2009 – 137,998 miles
  • 2008 – 135,102 miles
  • 2007 – 123,390 miles
  • 2006 – 114,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    828569945048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    464605616303
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. FailMileage not read4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    823847731980
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative both lamps (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f and o/s/f floor pans slight corrosion and soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass156,752 miles (+1,423)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    156,752 miles
    Test number
    223107697531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    155,329 miles
    Test number
    394828461993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail155,329 miles (-1)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,329 miles
    Test number
    565735293737
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass155,330 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    155,330 miles
    Test number
    552179529919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail155,326 miles (+10)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,326 miles
    Test number
    832151891642
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Pass155,316 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    155,316 miles
    Test number
    598344311222
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail155,315 miles (+6,318)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,315 miles
    Test number
    505011211248
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass148,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    148,997 miles
    Test number
    580236520287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail148,997 miles (+10,999)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,997 miles
    Test number
    611526320220
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  13. Pass137,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    137,998 miles
    Test number
    311643929482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail137,998 miles (+2,896)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,998 miles
    Test number
    123699419266
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass135,102 miles (+11,712)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    135,102 miles
    Test number
    894884098132
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass123,390 miles (+9,113)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    123,390 miles
    Test number
    491596587055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    114,277 miles
    Test number
    342569586057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S98 HLG

Does S98 HLG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S98 HLG expired on 28 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S98 HLG?
The MOT on S98 HLG expired on 28 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S98 HLG done?
S98 HLG was recorded at 156,752 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2023, an average of 2,463 miles a year.
Has S98 HLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S98 HLG has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S98 HLG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S98 HLG find?
S98 HLG passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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