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P521 KUD

1997 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

110,931 mi
Last recorded110,931 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP521 KUD
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 110,931 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 110,827 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 110,812 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 110,790 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 110,656 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 109,671 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 109,198 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 108,758 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 106,565 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 99,095 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 98,470 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 96,743 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight movement in steering column

Pass 1 Jul 2011 93,915 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 92,587 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 88,055 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jun 2008 83,776 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 83,745 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

o/s/r and n/s/r shockers rose bush seals deteriorated

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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P521 KUD is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P521 KUD, 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 P521 KUD registered?

P521 KUD is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P521 KUD safe to buy?

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