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G2 BPE

1997 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,474 mi
Last recorded117,474 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 BPE
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 117,474 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 117,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 116,259 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 116,224 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 115,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 115,629 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip(s) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 112,267 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 111,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated not severe enough to expose the reinforcement. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated not severe enough to expose the reinforcement. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 15 Nov 2016 110,557 miles

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Fail 15 Nov 2016 110,557 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides rear (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 27 Oct 2015 109,394 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 108,662 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 107,258 miles

Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

signs of corrosion floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 24 Sep 2012 105,804 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 102,836 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Sep 2011 102,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Sep 2010 100,395 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

brake pipes light corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2010 100,395 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

brake pipes light corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2009 94,736 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

signs of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2008 89,667 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 86,099 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 86,099 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 78,788 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Offside front brake caliper boot adrift.

Oil leak from diff.

Rear bumper loose.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Slight movement in lower steering column.

How Reliable is the Daimler V8?

Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,164
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,052
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 495
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 422
parking brake recording little or no effort 308
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G2 BPE is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1997 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 89,719 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 V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G2 BPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 29 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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G2 BPE is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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