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R420 AVC

1997 Daimler Super V8

Purple Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,977 mi
Last recorded72,977 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Daimler Super V894,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 AVC
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 72,977 miles

under body corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2015 71,801 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 71,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front wheel arches corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 70,478 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 70,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 68,375 miles

exhaust system rusty

front to rear brake pipes rusty

rear subframe rusty

Fail 16 Jul 2013 68,375 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

exhaust system rusty

front to rear brake pipes rusty

rear subframe rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2012 66,986 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre tread wearing low

o/s and n/s rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 11 Jul 2011 64,854 miles

airbag light on

front tyres wearing low

n/s mirror deteriorated

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Jul 2010 61,269 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 57,209 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 57,145 miles

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

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

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

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

various areas of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2008 53,894 miles

nearside front chassis corroded

nearside rear light cracked

Fail 21 Jul 2008 53,894 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front chassis corroded

nearside rear light cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2007 50,854 miles

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

engine overfilled with oil

nearside front chassis leg corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2007 50,853 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine overfilled with oil

nearside front chassis leg corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2006 47,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

play at offside front suspension

Pass 25 Jul 2005 44,547 miles

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

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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R420 AVC is a 1997 Daimler Super V8 in Purple with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R420 AVC, 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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R420 AVC is a 1997 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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