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A17 REL

1997 Daimler Super V8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,659 mi
Last recorded120,659 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Daimler Super V894,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 REL
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 120,659 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 119,711 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 119,396 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 118,820 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 118,102 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 117,410 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 117,042 miles

Central Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Central Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 117,042 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Central Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Central Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 116,589 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 113,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2014 111,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 111,002 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 109,437 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 109,437 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 104,205 miles

o/s/r exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2012 104,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear exhaust silencer tail pipe corroded

vehicle presented engine oil level below minimum topped up 1litre for test purposes.basic maintenance

Pass 24 Aug 2011 99,966 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 93,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 85,979 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 78,779 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 78,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 93,779 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 64,905 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Super V8?

Based on 11,576 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
2,238
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 342
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 118
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A17 REL is a 1997 Daimler Super V8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1997 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 94,593 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Daimler Super V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 REL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Super V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A17 REL is a 1997 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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