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NJI 4041

1997 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

100,769 mi
Last recorded100,769 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJI 4041
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 100,769 miles

Handbrake on minimum pass 16%

Fail 5 Nov 2025 100,745 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive readings (8.2.1.2 (d))

Handbrake on minimum pass 16%

Pass 6 Mar 2024 97,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 95,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 94,478 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 28 Feb 2022 94,472 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 3 Mar 2021 93,740 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 93,725 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 93,574 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 92,104 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 89,559 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 89,528 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 87,736 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 83,687 miles

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

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

Driver's seat belt stork casing broken

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Something rolling round inside hub cap on near side front

Fail 5 Feb 2016 83,653 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking Rack or pipe's to rack (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Driver's seat belt stork casing missing

Nearside Door mirror casing damaged

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear view mirror deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2015 80,282 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 79,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 79,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 77,121 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 78,658 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 75,790 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 74,343 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2008 69,362 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 65,564 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 61,288 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 59,337 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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NJI 4041 is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 NJI 4041, 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 NJI 4041 registered?

NJI 4041 is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for NJI 4041 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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