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T480 JCP

1999 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

84,504 mi
Last recorded84,504 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Daimler V874,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT480 JCP
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 84,504 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 81,561 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 81,558 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2023 79,616 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 76,985 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 74,912 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 72,862 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 72,854 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 71,350 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 69,669 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 68,185 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 66,058 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 66,046 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,990 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 63,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,524 miles

Air bag light illuminated due to hearse conversion.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 58,324 miles

Air bags missing due to limousine convertion

Fail 20 Mar 2013 58,324 miles

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

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

Air bags missing due to limousine convertion

Pass 27 Feb 2012 55,622 miles

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

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

S.R.S lamp illuminated

Fail 24 Feb 2012 55,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

S.R.S lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,004 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 49,460 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 49,460 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,656 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 43,637 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 40,326 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 34,955 miles

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

small cut in sidewall nearside front tyre

How Reliable is the Daimler V8?

Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,164
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,052
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 495
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 422
parking brake recording little or no effort 308
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T480 JCP is a 1999 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1999 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 74,132 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 V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T480 JCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 27 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T480 JCP registered?

T480 JCP is a 1999 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T480 JCP safe to buy?

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