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D13 MAX

1997 Daimler Super V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,955 mi
Last recorded52,955 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Daimler Super V894,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 MAX
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 52,955 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 52,214 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 51,993 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 51,992 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 51,200 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 50,647 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 50,630 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 50,102 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 49,686 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 48,627 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 48,063 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 48,062 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 47,421 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 46,142 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 43,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 40,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 37,342 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 37,340 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 33,084 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 32,531 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 31,640 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 31,440 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 30,829 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 29,908 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 28,850 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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D13 MAX is a 1997 Daimler Super V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 D13 MAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D13 MAX registered?

D13 MAX is a 1997 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is D13 MAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D13 MAX shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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