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P816 NRW

1997 Daimler Super V8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,275 mi
Last recorded102,275 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Daimler Super V894,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 NRW
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 102,275 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 101,039 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 101,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 99,087 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 99,087 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 99,084 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault SRS air bag (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 98,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 98,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 92,574 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 81,295 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 81,295 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 79,348 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 79,342 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 69,517 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 65,098 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 65,098 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 63,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 63,945 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 62,596 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 61,904 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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P816 NRW is a 1997 Daimler Super V8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P816 NRW, 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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P816 NRW is a 1997 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 12 July 1997.

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