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T481 RMY

1999 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,940 mi
Last recorded63,940 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Daimler V874,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT481 RMY
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 63,940 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 63,194 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 63,194 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 63,187 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn play in driveshaft joint ( excessive ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2256016 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn play driveshaft joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 62,459 miles

Nearside and offside front inner door sills corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 61,798 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 60,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 60,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 58,058 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush boot deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush boot deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 58,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush boot deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush boot deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 54,117 miles

Front tyres worn off on edges of tread

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

differential oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2017 50,110 miles

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak from rear diff

rear shock bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2016 48,937 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,019 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 43,975 miles

oil leak on rear differential

Pass 16 Sep 2013 42,524 miles

oil leak offside rear differential driveshaft area

Fail 4 Sep 2013 42,524 miles

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

oil leak offside rear differential driveshaft area

Pass 8 Nov 2012 42,457 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 41,723 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

play in offside rear diff bearing

Pass 28 May 2009 38,453 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 36,343 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,699 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 32,513 miles

rear tyres3/4mm

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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T481 RMY is a 1999 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T481 RMY, 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 T481 RMY registered?

T481 RMY is a 1999 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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