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T252 KJN

1999 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,878 mi
Last recorded63,878 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Daimler Super V890,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT252 KJN
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 63,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror slightly loose.

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Subframe/spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 62,255 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 61,632 miles

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

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

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 61,623 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 61,606 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 61,599 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 61,589 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 61,514 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 61,491 miles

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

underside corroded.

Fail 22 Aug 2018 61,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high bulb upside down. (4.1.2 (a))

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

underside corroded.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 61,374 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 61,172 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 64,234 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 60,535 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 60,535 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011
Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,734 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,773 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 56,361 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 54,690 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 53,000 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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T252 KJN is a 1999 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 T252 KJN, 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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What year was T252 KJN registered?

T252 KJN is a 1999 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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