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P723 JKV

1997 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

214,706 mi
Last recorded214,706 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP723 JKV
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 214,706 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 214,403 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 209,421 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 203,657 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 195,060 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 195,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 186,087 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 175,386 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 175,381 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2010 162,990 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

slight play steering rack

Fail 30 Nov 2010 162,987 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

slight play steering rack

wiper slightly smearing

Fail 30 Nov 2010 162,987 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

slight play steering rack

wiper slightly smearing

Pass 23 Dec 2009 149,918 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 136,306 miles

n/s/r lower damper bush gaitor split

Fail 23 Dec 2008 136,131 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s/r lower damper bush gaitor split

Pass 30 Nov 2007 118,866 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 118,866 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 103,334 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 96,420 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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P723 JKV is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P723 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.

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What year was P723 JKV registered?

P723 JKV is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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