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78 DVB

2002 Daimler Super V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

148,832 mi
Last recorded148,832 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Daimler Super V875,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration78 DVB
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 148,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 147,708 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor section adjacent to jacking point has slight corrosion around drainage hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 147,700 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle mounting bracket badly corroded away (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 146,627 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 145,512 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all repairs and underside heavily under sealed

Fail 4 Jul 2022 145,491 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor near subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor around jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 145,231 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 145,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 144,805 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 144,805 miles

Brake performance not tested nearside ridged brake pipe fractured (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 143,953 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 143,586 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 143,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 143,145 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 142,633 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 140,268 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion to underneath

Pass 7 Aug 2014 138,095 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 136,915 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 128,974 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 115,770 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 102,429 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 89,701 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 75,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 75,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 57,326 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 48,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 24 May 2006 48,449 miles

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

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)

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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78 DVB is a 2002 Daimler Super V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2002 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 75,996 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 78 DVB, 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 24 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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78 DVB is a 2002 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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