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J40 DRK

1998 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,416 mi
Last recorded149,416 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 DRK
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 149,416 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 149,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 144,118 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 143,970 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 143,970 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 143,819 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 143,819 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 141,479 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 141,478 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Jun 2019 141,446 miles

Position lamp not working all front and rear (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 137,673 miles

exhaust front left flex leaking and rear right exhaust leak

Pass 10 Jun 2017 133,121 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 124,378 miles

lift in nearside front bottom ball joint nearside front exhaust flex leaking

Fail 6 Jun 2016 124,378 miles

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

lift in nearside front bottom ball joint nearside front exhaust flex leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2015 118,452 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 118,451 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 114,037 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 109,627 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 106,323 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 103,533 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 100,144 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 96,031 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 96,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 3 Apr 2008 91,881 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 76,813 miles

PAS and oil cooler show some signs of leakage.

Pass 4 May 2006 66,842 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 DRK is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DRK, 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.

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J40 DRK is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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