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R154 GGO

1997 Daimler V8

Purple Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

63,722 mi
Last recorded63,722 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 GGO
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 63,722 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 62,510 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 60,712 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 60,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch borderline pass (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded borderline pass (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 59,660 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 59,659 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 59,358 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 57,779 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 57,776 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 57,490 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 57,490 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 56,509 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 55,930 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,159 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing behind shock absorber (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing behind shock absorber (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 53,692 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 53,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 52,846 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 52,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2011 51,268 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 51,257 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 48,432 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 48,431 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,266 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,250 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 44,250 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 40,899 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 38,530 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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R154 GGO is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Purple with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R154 GGO, 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 R154 GGO registered?

R154 GGO is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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