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DS 7965

1999 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,053 mi
Last recorded65,053 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Daimler V874,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 7965
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 65,053 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 64,843 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 64,216 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 62,656 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 61,321 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 60,626 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 59,818 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 59,194 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 58,207 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,094 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,652 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 54,626 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,528 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 52,401 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 51,435 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 51,111 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 48,421 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 46,118 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 42,904 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 38,014 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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DS 7965 is a 1999 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 74,132 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 DS 7965, 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 27 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 DS 7965 registered?

DS 7965 is a 1999 Daimler V8, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is DS 7965 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS 7965 shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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