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R172 VLT

1997 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,139 mi
Last recorded70,139 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Daimler V889,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 VLT
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2025 70,139 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 69,595 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 68,690 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 67,332 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 58,194 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 56,453 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 54,724 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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R172 VLT is a 1997 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R172 VLT, 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 R172 VLT registered?

R172 VLT is a 1997 Daimler V8, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R172 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R172 VLT shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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