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BD08 REU

2008 Daimler Super V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,272 mi
Last recorded87,272 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Daimler Super V859,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 REU
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 87,272 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 87,170 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal in rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 85,137 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 82,377 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 80,262 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 77,066 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 73,295 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 73,295 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 65,242 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 59,394 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 54,129 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 47,243 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 37,371 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 28,992 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 22,731 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)

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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BD08 REU is a 2008 Daimler Super V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc 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 BD08 REU, 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 BD08 REU registered?

BD08 REU is a 2008 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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