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Daimler V8

White · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

S98 MMJMOT history

S98 MMJ is a white petrol Daimler V8 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 164,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
164,007 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S98 MMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Daimler
Model
V8
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S98 MMJ was last recorded at 164,007 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,889 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
118 miles
Average per year
3,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,007 miles
  • 2025 – 163,889 miles
  • 2024 – 163,817 miles
  • 2022 – 163,756 miles
  • 2021 – 163,708 miles
  • 2020 – 163,307 miles
  • 2018 – 163,241 miles
  • 2017 – 163,152 miles
  • 2015 – 163,086 miles
  • 2014 – 162,829 miles
  • 2013 – 161,588 miles
  • 2012 – 155,162 miles
  • 2011 – 146,502 miles
  • 2010 – 137,647 miles
  • 2009 – 127,904 miles
  • 2008 – 118,030 miles
  • 2007 – 109,348 miles
  • 2006 – 99,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,007 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,007 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    164,007 miles
    Test number
    722516292516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass163,889 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    163,889 miles
    Test number
    700424932018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,817 miles (+61)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    163,817 miles
    Test number
    955849451930
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Vehicle Undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass163,756 miles (+48)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    163,756 miles
    Test number
    711373552936
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in grease
    • AdvisorySurface corroded ns to os inner seals to floor panels

  5. Pass163,708 miles (+401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    163,708 miles
    Test number
    897487353743
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner uj joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills to floor pans

  6. Pass163,307 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    163,307 miles
    Test number
    596122535394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail163,295 miles (+54)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,295 miles
    Test number
    314136226440
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass163,241 miles (+89)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    163,241 miles
    Test number
    348596633243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass163,152 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    163,152 miles
    Test number
    287297507410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass163,086 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    163,086 miles
    Test number
    737774285170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass162,829 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    162,829 miles
    Test number
    718359094161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass161,588 miles (+247)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    161,588 miles
    Test number
    806101953111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • NoteNearside front inner sill, slightly corroded

  13. Fail161,341 miles (+6,179)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,341 miles
    Test number
    218021843100
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • NoteNearside front inner sill, slightly corroded

  14. Pass155,162 miles (+372)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    155,162 miles
    Test number
    226769092470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front inner sill / inner wing slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rear suspension

  15. Fail154,790 miles (+8,288)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,790 miles
    Test number
    849556882186
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front inner sill / inner wing slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rear suspension

  16. Pass146,502 miles (+8,855)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    146,502 miles
    Test number
    965380301249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass137,647 miles (+9,743)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    137,647 miles
    Test number
    681241100289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOffside front floor corroded, just outside prescribed area (on limit of area)

  18. Pass127,904 miles (+9,874)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    127,904 miles
    Test number
    771209189127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass118,030 miles (+8,682)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    118,030 miles
    Test number
    360175888181
    • NoteBoth front flexi brake hoses starting to perish
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn near limit
    • NoteNearside front tyre on limit
    • NoteSome play in both rear hub assemblys

  20. Pass109,348 miles (+9,783)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    109,348 miles
    Test number
    240378097453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass99,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    99,565 miles
    Test number
    383235106436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S98 MMJ

Does S98 MMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S98 MMJ is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S98 MMJ?
The MOT on S98 MMJ is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S98 MMJ done?
S98 MMJ was recorded at 164,007 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 3,304 miles a year.
Has S98 MMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S98 MMJ has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on S98 MMJ 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 S98 MMJ find?
S98 MMJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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