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T183 JSL

1999 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,966 mi
Last recorded148,966 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Daimler Super V890,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT183 JSL
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2020 148,966 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 148,541 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 147,907 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine bay covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2018 147,906 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 146,681 miles

corrosion to nearside front inner wing under wheelarch

Fail 10 Mar 2017 146,681 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail by shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to nearside front inner wing under wheelarch

Pass 9 Mar 2016 145,567 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 143,834 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 141,601 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2013 138,773 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 137,843 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2012 137,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 136,114 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 124,739 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 112,034 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 93,549 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 93,549 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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T183 JSL is a 1999 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 90,323 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 T183 JSL, 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 27 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T183 JSL is a 1999 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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