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1996 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,998 mi
Last recorded99,998 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Daimler V888,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration100 EK
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 99,998 miles

Front radiator support bracket corroded

Front water leak

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 99,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front radiator support bracket corroded

Front water leak

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 99,971 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 99,821 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 99,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 97,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 96,754 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 May 2019 96,492 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

front suspension components have corrosion

front tyres worn on edges

front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 16 May 2018 96,183 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rears (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front wheel bearings have slight play

nearside front inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2017 95,398 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all coil springs corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front wheel bearings have slight play

nearside front inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2016 94,245 miles

all coil springs slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front wheel bearings have slight play

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside front inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 93,340 miles

Coolant leak from coolant expansion tank area

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F and N/S/F inner sill corroded

O/S/R floor to sill corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 May 2015 93,340 miles

Coolant leak from coolant expansion tank area

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F and N/S/F inner sill corroded

O/S/R floor to sill corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 92,889 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 92,435 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 91,787 miles

brake pipes have slight corrosion

front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 2 Apr 2011 89,032 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all brake pipes have light corrosion

slight exhaust and underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2011 89,032 miles

all brake pipes have light corrosion

slight exhaust and underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2010 86,664 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2009 84,676 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 84,676 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 82,886 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 82,875 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 79,571 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 96,781 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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100 EK is a 1996 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1996 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 88,260 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 100 EK, 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 30 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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100 EK is a 1996 Daimler V8, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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