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P684 JKV

1997 Daimler V8

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

31,427 mi
Last recorded31,427 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP684 JKV
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 31,427 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 30,726 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 30,233 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 29,796 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 29,417 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 28,898 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 27,754 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 26,885 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 25,454 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 25,109 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 24,039 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 23,425 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 23,301 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 23,184 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 22,029 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 21,474 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 21,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 20,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 18,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 18,656 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 17,359 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 17,359 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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P684 JKV is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P684 JKV, 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

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What year was P684 JKV registered?

P684 JKV is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P684 JKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P684 JKV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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