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OJB 3

1997 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,070 mi
Last recorded41,070 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJB 3
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 41,070 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 41,065 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 40,571 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 39,780 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 39,435 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 38,749 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 37,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear tyres cracked

Fail 19 Jun 2018 37,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear tyres cracked

slight play rear driveshafts ujs

Pass 16 Jun 2017 35,835 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 34,873 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 34,241 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 34,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 32,358 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 30,104 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 30 Oct 2012 29,795 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 29,377 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 28,609 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 27,081 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 25,096 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 22,645 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 21,013 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 18,318 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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OJB 3 is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OJB 3, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OJB 3?

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What year was OJB 3 registered?

OJB 3 is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is OJB 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJB 3 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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