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H4 MNW

1997 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,567 mi
Last recorded8,567 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 MNW
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 8,567 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 7,683 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 6,433 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 5,546 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 5,500 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 5,500 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2007 5,114 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 4,808 miles

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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H4 MNW is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H4 MNW, 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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What year was H4 MNW registered?

H4 MNW is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is H4 MNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 MNW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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