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DJA 1R

1999 Daimler Super V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

113,487 mi
Last recorded113,487 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Daimler Super V890,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJA 1R
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 113,487 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside heavily undersealed preventing a full inspection of some components.

Fail 30 Jun 2025 113,487 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside heavily undersealed preventing a full inspection of some components.

Fail 27 May 2025 113,476 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 112,052 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 110,347 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 109,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 109,216 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 107,919 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 107,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg close to the subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Heavily cracking on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Heavily cracking on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear around the fuel filter ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg close to the subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor pan area is corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre of the chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint has lift in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Floor pan area is corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2019 105,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Vehicle fuel line/pipe to filter corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 102,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

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

corrosion to front inner chassis areas

Fail 10 Oct 2018 102,651 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

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

corrosion to front inner chassis areas

Pass 23 Nov 2017 102,561 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 102,038 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 100,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 100,630 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 99,434 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 99,434 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 99,088 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 98,412 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 97,180 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 92,317 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 90,131 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 84,759 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 84,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 76,043 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 75,051 miles

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)

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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DJA 1R is a 1999 Daimler Super V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1999 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 90,323 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 DJA 1R, 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 27 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DJA 1R is a 1999 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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