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BT57 LFY

2008 Daimler Super V8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

66,701 mi
Last recorded66,701 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Daimler Super V859,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 LFY
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 66,701 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 66,659 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 66,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 66,299 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 66,204 miles

Offside Front wing mirror, casing worn

slight surface corrosion within prescribed areas under vehicle

Fail 12 Apr 2021 66,051 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm outer mounting to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Air suspention showing fault

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal part of rear flex to hub corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Door mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal part of rear flex to hub corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Air suspention unit mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Welding repair to both rear wheels

Pass 21 May 2019 65,791 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 64,661 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 63,507 miles

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 52,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,061 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 59,514 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,829 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 44,265 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 30,930 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 24,235 miles

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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BT57 LFY is a 2008 Daimler Super V8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BT57 LFY, 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 BT57 LFY registered?

BT57 LFY is a 2008 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is BT57 LFY safe to buy?

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