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R9 JMA

1998 Daimler Super V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

105,358 mi
Last recorded105,358 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Daimler Super V894,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 JMA
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 105,358 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 102,665 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 99,620 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 97,286 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 97,096 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 93,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 92,810 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 90,745 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch panel behind road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 90,209 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 87,408 miles

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,947 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 78,697 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres tread worn low on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2014 76,191 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 74,476 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 72,576 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 71,059 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 May 2010 66,635 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 20 May 2009 63,292 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 60,786 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

one element of high level brake light not working

Pass 12 May 2007 50,376 miles

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 12 May 2006 46,073 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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R9 JMA is a 1998 Daimler Super V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1998 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 94,087 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R9 JMA, 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 28 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R9 JMA is a 1998 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 17 January 1998.

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