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G3 PUB

1997 Daimler Super V8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,908 mi
Last recorded92,908 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Daimler Super V894,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 PUB
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 92,908 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 92,908 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 90,456 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 89,514 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 89,050 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 86,792 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 85,131 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 85,128 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 84,386 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 83,783 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 83,291 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 82,483 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 82,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 77,300 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 77,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 73,770 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 73,770 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside front tyre on 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2005 68,988 miles

oil leak

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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G3 PUB is a 1997 Daimler Super V8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 G3 PUB, 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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G3 PUB is a 1997 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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