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R195 OCD

1997 Daimler Super V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,460 mi
Last recorded53,460 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Daimler Super V894,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 OCD
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 53,460 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 53,429 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 53,394 miles

Nearside Front surface rust around chassis

Nearside Rear surface rust around chassis

Offside Front surface rust around chassis

Offside Rear surface rust around chassis

Pass 3 Jun 2014 51,841 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 51,841 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 47,296 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,626 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,106 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 30,129 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 30,128 miles

under side of vehicle badly corroded on all surfaces

Fail 6 Apr 2010 30,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

under side of vehicle badly corroded on all surfaces

Pass 25 Nov 2008 29,233 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

ac pipe at front damaged

front subframe cross brace at front damaged

n/s rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Fail 24 Nov 2008 29,233 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

ac pipe at front damaged

front subframe cross brace at front damaged

n/s rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Pass 11 Dec 2007 27,681 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air con pipe and sump and gearbox mount damaged

nsf tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2007 27,681 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air con pipe and sump and gearbox mount damaged

nsf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2006 26,049 miles

air con pipe crushed

front pads low

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 2 Dec 2005 24,528 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Super V8?

Based on 11,576 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
2,238
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 342
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 118
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R195 OCD is a 1997 Daimler Super V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1997 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 94,593 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 Super V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R195 OCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Super V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R195 OCD is a 1997 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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