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R80 XJB

1997 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

112,968 mi
Last recorded112,968 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Daimler Super V894,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 XJB
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2016 112,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front inner wings and o/s/f floor badly corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2016 112,968 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front inner wings and o/s/f floor badly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2016 112,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel housing just in front of rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both inner front wings and o/s/f floor area badly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 112,291 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 110,639 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 110,318 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 110,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2012 110,277 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

rust in inner front upper wings o/s and n/s

Pass 9 May 2011 109,475 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 105,010 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 105,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 99,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 99,336 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 94,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 94,593 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 86,779 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 86,779 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R80 XJB is a 1997 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 R80 XJB, 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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R80 XJB is a 1997 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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