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R573 YRJ

1997 Daimler Super V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,821 mi
Last recorded85,821 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Daimler Super V894,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 YRJ
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 85,821 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 78,667 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 78,659 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 74,440 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 69,141 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 61,170 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2019 58,852 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 57,879 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 57,037 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 56,155 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 54,997 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 54,916 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 53,623 miles

all four coil springs corroded

Fail 13 May 2014 53,621 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 52,378 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 51,307 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 50,128 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 49,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 46,848 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 44,984 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 40,673 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 35,683 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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R573 YRJ is a 1997 Daimler Super V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R573 YRJ, 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 R573 YRJ registered?

R573 YRJ is a 1997 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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