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G17 JRH

2006 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,016 mi
Last recorded74,016 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Daimler Super V864,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 JRH
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 74,016 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 73,072 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 69,345 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 69,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 64,345 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 64,307 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 64,244 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 62,826 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 59,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 57,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre side wall cut

Fail 15 May 2013 57,007 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre side wall cut

Fail 24 Apr 2012 56,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 56,128 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 53,472 miles

n/s rear tyre is cut on sidewall very close to cord

Fail 25 May 2011 53,472 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre is cut on sidewall very close to cord

Pass 29 Dec 2009 47,286 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 47,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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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G17 JRH is a 2006 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2006 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 64,997 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 Super V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G17 JRH, 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 20 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G17 JRH registered?

G17 JRH is a 2006 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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