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P143 LMO

1997 Daimler V8

Gold Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

83,600 mi
Last recorded83,600 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 LMO
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 83,600 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 80,266 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 77,005 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 73,466 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 69,143 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 68,597 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 68,098 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 68,080 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 66,504 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 65,688 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Jun 2016 62,943 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 61,942 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,867 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,440 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 52,092 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 49,729 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 47,278 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

slight play in front steering

Pass 24 Jun 2009 42,191 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 38,968 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2007 35,812 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 30,067 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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P143 LMO is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Gold with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P143 LMO, 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 P143 LMO registered?

P143 LMO is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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