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D120 DES

1997 Daimler Super V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,389 mi
Last recorded78,389 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Daimler Super V894,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD120 DES
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 78,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 77,059 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension components

Fail 3 Jul 2024 77,059 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension components

Pass 5 Jul 2023 77,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The under body both front and rear has surface corrosion.

Pass 25 Jul 2022 77,011 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 76,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad cracks appearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 76,690 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 76,160 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 75,270 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 74,902 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 73,856 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2015 71,509 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 69,863 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 68,663 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 67,736 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 66,710 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 64,839 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 62,793 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 62,776 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 60,928 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 60,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 55,974 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 55,974 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 53,313 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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D120 DES is a 1997 Daimler Super V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 94,593 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 D120 DES, 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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D120 DES is a 1997 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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