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C5 CPJ

1998 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

52,850 mi
Last recorded52,850 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Daimler V886,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 CPJ
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 52,850 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 51,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 51,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 51,523 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 51,030 miles

n/ s / r tyre nial in side wall

slight rust under side

Pass 1 Apr 2022 48,649 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 48,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2021 47,207 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Mar 2020 45,609 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 45,562 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 45,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 45,340 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2017 45,019 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 45,019 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 44,981 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 44,981 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,411 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2014 33,868 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 30,301 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge,slight movement o/s/f rack arm,front number plate creacking,,rear number plate slight discolour,low level warning on dash, slight movement rear wheels

Fail 28 Jan 2013 30,301 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge,slight movement o/s/f rack arm,front number plate creacking,,rear number plate slight discolour,low level warning on dash, slight movement rear wheels

Pass 31 Jan 2012 29,053 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 29,050 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)

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

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

all wheels have slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2011 27,152 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 27,152 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 24,731 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 22,427 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 22,040 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 21,707 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 21,228 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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C5 CPJ is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1998 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 86,796 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 C5 CPJ, 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 28 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C5 CPJ registered?

C5 CPJ is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is C5 CPJ safe to buy?

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