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J40 DBC

1999 Daimler Super V8

Black Lpg 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,299 mi
Last recorded95,299 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Daimler Super V890,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 DBC
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2020 95,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine warning light on reporting "restricted performance"

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 95,299 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Filler cover will not open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Engine management light on indicating a fault

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 95,282 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 95,257 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion INNER SILL HOLED AT FRONT (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion floor holed and corroded (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion floor holed AND CORRODED (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm excessive movement (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion INNER SILL HOLED (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 94,186 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 93,670 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 93,670 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 90,576 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 81,512 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 80,060 miles

All 4 tyres 3mm

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 76,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f inner wing (chassis leg) corroding

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2010 72,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 69,575 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 61,496 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 61,492 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 50,427 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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J40 DBC is a 1999 Daimler Super V8 in Black with a 3,996cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J40 DBC, 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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J40 DBC is a 1999 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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