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T40 DSE

1999 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,530 mi
Last recorded82,530 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Daimler Super V890,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 DSE
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 82,530 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2025 82,382 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 82,157 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 79,511 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2022 77,969 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 76,256 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 75,695 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 72,629 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 69,830 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 66,807 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 63,528 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 60,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 60,332 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 58,327 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)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 58,324 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 13 Feb 2013 55,225 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 52,680 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 49,824 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,883 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 42,327 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 39,600 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 36,044 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 36,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 32,022 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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T40 DSE is a 1999 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T40 DSE, 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 T40 DSE registered?

T40 DSE is a 1999 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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