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P720 JKV

1997 Daimler Super V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,737 mi
Last recorded86,737 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Daimler Super V894,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP720 JKV
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2021 86,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS SECTION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS SECTION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

GENERAL AGE RELATED CORROSION

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AND SILL TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AND SILL TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 20 Oct 2020 86,658 miles

GENERAL AGE RELATED CORROSION UNDER CAR

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 86,537 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 86,316 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 85,933 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion inner wheel arch

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

Offside Front slight corrosion inner wheel arch

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion offside and nearside sill to floor

Slight corrosion rear crossmember

Pass 2 Nov 2016 85,319 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 84,975 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 84,317 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 83,429 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 82,623 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 81,518 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 80,385 miles

corrosion around o/s/f inner wing/chassis leg.

front coil springs corroded.

slight play in n/s and o/s rear suspension

very slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 77,775 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 77,775 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES STEPPING SLIGHTLY

FRONT AND REAR PADS NOT VISABLE

HARD TO CHECK IF ANY BUCKLES IN REAR WHEELS DUE TO DIFF

N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

NO FREE PLAY IN HANDBRAKE

Pass 14 Oct 2008 74,377 miles

n/s/rear tyre 2mm in centre tread

Pass 18 Oct 2007 70,642 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 64,122 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 58,682 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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P720 JKV is a 1997 Daimler Super V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P720 JKV, 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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P720 JKV is a 1997 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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