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R387 BLE

1997 Daimler Super V8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

121,342 mi
Last recorded121,342 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Daimler Super V894,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 BLE
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 121,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2026 121,342 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 121,308 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 121,308 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 120,989 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 120,989 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear and in brackets (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and middle floor in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 120,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 120,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 120,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 119,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 117,501 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 116,726 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 9 Mar 2017 116,296 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both Rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Mainline Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded To NSR Flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis has slight corrosion at front

Chassis has slight corrosion at rear

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight Corrosion (both front inner wings)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 116,296 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Mainline Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded To NSR Flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis has slight corrosion at front

Chassis has slight corrosion at rear

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight Corrosion (both front inner wings)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 115,403 miles

Brake hoses slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Various brake pipes and ferrules showing rust.

Fail 17 Feb 2016 115,403 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hoses slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Various brake pipes and ferrules showing rust.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 114,389 miles

Corrosion to near side front body

Corrosion to off side front wheel arch

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 114,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to near side front body

Corrosion to off side front wheel arch

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 112,203 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 112,203 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 109,155 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perrished

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

Nearside mirror glass weathered

Pass 25 Feb 2012 106,442 miles

Airbag fault lamp illuminated

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

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

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

Nearside mirror glass slightly weathered

Fail 24 Feb 2012 106,442 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Airbag fault lamp illuminated

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

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

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

Nearside mirror glass slightly weathered

Pass 22 Feb 2011 104,582 miles

Airbag fault lamp illuminated

Nearside mirror slightly weathered

Outer front disc pads not visible to inspection

Rear disc pads not visible to inspection

Pass 20 Feb 2010 102,010 miles

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Feb 2009 98,751 miles

Corrosion on exhaust

Corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

Fail 20 Feb 2009 98,732 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion on exhaust

Corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

Pass 6 Mar 2008 95,956 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 95,910 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 93,147 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 86,762 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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R387 BLE is a 1997 Daimler Super V8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 R387 BLE, 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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R387 BLE is a 1997 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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