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J8 RTG

2001 Daimler Super V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

150,551 mi
Last recorded150,551 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Daimler Super V883,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 RTG
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 150,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2023 143,512 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 138,365 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on floor in non prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on floor in non prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 132,695 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 129,187 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 121,526 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 111,920 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 102,680 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 89,379 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 76,044 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 64,520 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Oct 2014 64,520 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Oct 2013 51,847 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2012 48,560 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 43,419 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 38,426 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 31,831 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,831 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,748 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 25,715 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 18,534 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 18,011 miles

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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J8 RTG is a 2001 Daimler Super V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2001 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 83,825 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J8 RTG, 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 25 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J8 RTG is a 2001 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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