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M44 CHM

1997 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,593 mi
Last recorded110,593 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Daimler Super V894,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 CHM
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 110,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 105,724 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 103,650 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 102,985 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 102,597 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 102,116 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 102,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 101,535 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 101,535 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 100,271 miles

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

slight play in both rear wheels drive shaft joints

Pass 13 Jun 2013 100,153 miles

engie oil level is on minimum mark

nearside front tyre outer wall and outer tread is perishing

offside rear tyre tread is low (2.5mm) and is starting to perish on outer edge of tread

Fail 12 Jun 2013 100,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engie oil level is on minimum mark

nearside front tyre outer wall and outer tread is perishing

offside rear tyre tread is low (2.5mm) and is starting to perish on outer edge of tread

offside front tyre has deep splits on inner wall

Pass 21 Mar 2012 99,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 98,871 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 97,709 miles

tyres perished n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r

Fail 7 Oct 2008 95,392 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 95,392 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2007 93,549 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 92,816 miles

Corrosion to floor panal.

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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M44 CHM is a 1997 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 M44 CHM, 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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M44 CHM is a 1997 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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