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J90 GUA

1997 Daimler Super V8

Beige Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,731 mi
Last recorded76,731 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Daimler Super V894,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 GUA
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 76,731 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion at very front of nsf and osf inner sill

Fail 23 Oct 2025 76,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion at very front of nsf and osf inner sill

Fail 7 Oct 2025 76,691 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to bearing play (1.2.1 (g))

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

Vehicle showing some signs of corrosion but is heavily wax oiled

Pass 3 Sep 2024 69,290 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 69,093 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 68,330 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 67,496 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 67,417 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 67,220 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 66,145 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 64,736 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 3 Oct 2016 64,203 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint N/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 64,178 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint N/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,884 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 63,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 63,875 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 68,871 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 63,735 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 63,491 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 63,491 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 62,340 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 61,655 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 60,698 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 60,698 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 59,485 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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J90 GUA is a 1997 Daimler Super V8 in Beige with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J90 GUA, 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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What year was J90 GUA registered?

J90 GUA is a 1997 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J90 GUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J90 GUA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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