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P10 VDB

1998 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,961 mi
Last recorded144,961 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 VDB
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 144,961 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle under body corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2025 144,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

n/s outer sill and floor holes but not in prescribed area

vehicle under body corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2024 144,265 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 144,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 141,572 miles

slight play in o/s/r driveshaft pinnon bearing

Fail 30 Jun 2023 141,572 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in o/s/r driveshaft pinnon bearing

Pass 22 Jun 2021 140,140 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 138,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of wheel arch (within wheel well) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of wheel arch (within wheel well) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 134,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 134,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 133,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

all tyres rubber perished

Fail 17 Jan 2018 133,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner sill badly corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi and hole outside 30cm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

all tyres rubber perished

Pass 20 Jan 2017 132,162 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 131,625 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 130,322 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 130,159 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f brake tight

Pass 31 Jan 2013 129,179 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 128,921 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 128,911 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 125,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in nearside and offside inner rack bushes

Pass 27 Jun 2011 117,510 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 110,770 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

ns and os inner sills have surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2009 105,698 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 91,476 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 90,945 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 90,940 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 86,815 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 82,310 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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P10 VDB is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P10 VDB, 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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P10 VDB is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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