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P746 JKV

1997 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,382 mi
Last recorded71,382 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Daimler Super V894,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP746 JKV
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 71,382 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 5 Dec 2016 70,084 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 67,551 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 65,472 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 62,956 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 62,956 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 62,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside tread n/s/r tyre wearing on inside tread

Pass 16 Jul 2007 60,148 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 57,626 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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P746 JKV is a 1997 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P746 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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What year was P746 JKV registered?

P746 JKV is a 1997 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P746 JKV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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