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R50 FGM

1997 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,882 mi
Last recorded120,882 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Daimler Super V894,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 FGM
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 120,882 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 165,045 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 165,045 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 164,068 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated NSF floor corroded and holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSF chassis corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Osf floor corroded and holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Rear springs surface rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2023 162,597 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 162,597 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 161,871 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Corroded and coated with grease ()

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 159,734 miles

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

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to vehicle underbody

Pass 3 Sep 2019 158,400 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion to underbody of vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2018 156,417 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged Slightly ()

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Chassis rail has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and also has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 2/3mm and also has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 155,490 miles

Exhaust flexy partially detached

Light corrosion both offside and Nearside inner sill

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play Trunnion (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread at 2/3mm on both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 153,115 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 149,451 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 145,222 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 145,222 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 141,210 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 136,230 miles

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

corrosion to near side front inner wing

corrosion to offside front floor

Pass 23 Sep 2011 131,680 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 127,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

off side rear fuel pipe corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 125,801 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 122,866 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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R50 FGM is a 1997 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R50 FGM, 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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R50 FGM is a 1997 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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