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D8 RKC

2000 Daimler V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,279 mi
Last recorded124,279 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Daimler V871,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 RKC
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 124,279 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 122,079 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 119,851 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 113,941 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 109,135 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Jun 2021 104,258 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 102,613 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 97,697 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 93,607 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 89,801 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 88,319 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to under-seal applied.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 86,766 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Nearside front chassis/inner wing starting to corrode.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 84,644 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 80,848 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 80,848 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 76,802 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 76,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 72,519 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 69,136 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 66,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2008 63,411 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 60,724 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 55,804 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 55,330 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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D8 RKC is a 2000 Daimler V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2000 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 71,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D8 RKC, 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 26 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D8 RKC registered?

D8 RKC is a 2000 Daimler V8, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is D8 RKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 RKC shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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