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MWE 17

1999 Daimler Super V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,638 mi
Last recorded170,638 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Daimler Super V890,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWE 17
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 170,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

play in both rear outer UJs

Pass 31 Oct 2024 165,723 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play in n/s rear outer UJ

Pass 30 Oct 2023 162,936 miles

slight corrosion offside front chassis

Pass 7 Nov 2022 159,065 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 153,938 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 150,066 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s chassis sections above front sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced bulbs out in centre stop lamp (4.3.3 (a) (i))

n/s front floor and sill sections corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 150,060 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s chassis sections above front sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced bulbs out in centre stop lamp (4.3.3 (a) (i))

n/s front floor and sill sections corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 144,129 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wing corroded.

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 144,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wing corroded.

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 135,778 miles

Both chassis rails corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF, OSF, NSR, OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

NSF Inner wheel arch outer chassis skin corroded

NSF sill corroded

NSR fuel pipe slightly corroded

OSF steering rack has slight play

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 127,364 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 127,317 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits seems vehicle had a misfire (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 118,438 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 109,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 100,770 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 100,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S and O/S/R wheels have slight play

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 92,059 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 83,616 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Unable to see front and rear brake pads clearly. Please check.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 75,284 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 75,284 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 68,757 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 64,676 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 64,673 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 23 Oct 2008 59,883 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 55,321 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 48,011 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 42,746 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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MWE 17 is a 1999 Daimler Super V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MWE 17, 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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MWE 17 is a 1999 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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