CarVerify

Free Car Check

J1 EVC

1998 Daimler Super V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

24,375 mi
Last recorded24,375 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Daimler
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 EVC
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 24,375 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 24,152 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 23,770 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 23,333 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 23,331 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal travel ??

Pass 29 Mar 2022 22,806 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 21,476 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 21,476 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 21,476 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 21,395 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 21,316 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 21,214 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 21,101 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 20,920 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 20,567 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 20,304 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 20,304 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 20,123 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 19,622 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 19,046 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 18,427 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 17,389 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
Full Daimler Super V8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J1 EVC is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1998 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 94,087 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 J1 EVC, 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 28 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J1 EVC?

You can check the full history of J1 EVC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J1 EVC registered?

J1 EVC is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is J1 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 EVC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J1 EVC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J1 EVC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.