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A27 JAF

2008 Daimler Super V8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

138,179 mi
Last recorded138,179 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Daimler Super V859,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 JAF
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 138,179 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 136,127 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2023 132,164 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 128,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 124,361 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 121,961 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 119,237 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 119,237 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 116,449 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 113,057 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 111,086 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 109,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 106,955 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 102,966 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 79,273 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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A27 JAF is a 2008 Daimler Super V8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 59,532 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 A27 JAF, 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 18 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A27 JAF registered?

A27 JAF is a 2008 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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