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H668 JCM

1990 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,166 mi
Last recorded136,166 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Daimler V8101,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH668 JCM
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 136,166 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded osr / nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 135,662 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 135,295 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 134,784 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 133,966 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 osf / nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 osr / nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 133,962 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements bsn missing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated + play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 osf / nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 osr / nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 133,184 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 131,342 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 129,250 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 129,250 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 126,143 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fluid around steering rack.

oil leak around rear diff.

Fail 14 Feb 2018 126,143 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fluid around steering rack.

oil leak around rear diff.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 120,881 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 120,880 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 115,825 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 112,126 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 109,105 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 109,099 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

all four tyres worn and perished.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 105,855 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 105,853 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 102,791 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 102,788 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 96,620 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 94,800 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 93,357 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 87,439 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing. 2 repeter lights not very yellow. 3 wiper bl;ade starting to split.

Pass 31 Mar 2007 79,822 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

all four tyres cracking to sidewalls & tread area not exposing cords

Pass 1 Apr 2006 74,786 miles

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

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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H668 JCM is a 1990 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,602 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 H668 JCM, 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 36 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H668 JCM registered?

H668 JCM is a 1990 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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