MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,032 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
air intake pipe & clip not correctly fitted
earth lead to nearside from hub broken
oil leak from diff
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Daimler Super V8?
Based on 11,576 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L40 SHY is a 1997 Daimler Super V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 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 L40 SHY, 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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How do I check the history of L40 SHY?
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What year was L40 SHY registered?
L40 SHY is a 1997 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is L40 SHY safe to buy?
The MOT history for L40 SHY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does L40 SHY have outstanding finance?
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