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T550 TNO

1999 Daimler Super V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,386 mi
Last recorded90,386 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Daimler Super V890,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT550 TNO
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 90,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 86,996 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 86,381 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside front floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle generally in very poor corroded condition underneath

Pass 3 Nov 2022 85,563 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 20 Oct 2022 85,509 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 83,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle generally in poor corroded condition underneath

Pass 29 Oct 2020 83,198 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Various metal fuel and brake pipes becoming corroded

vehicle corroded underneath

Fail 26 Oct 2020 83,198 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All three other tyres worn low and are cracked and perished

Exhaust in poor condition

Various metal fuel and brake pipes becoming corroded

vehicle corroded underneath

Pass 16 May 2019 81,345 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 80,889 miles

tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 3 Dec 2016 80,594 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to chassis

Pass 11 Dec 2015 79,988 miles

both front brake flexie hoses beginning to perish

Pass 16 Dec 2014 78,633 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 75,971 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 75,971 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 75,181 miles

slight lift in nearside lower swivel

Fail 14 Dec 2012 75,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight lift in nearside lower swivel

Pass 6 Jan 2011 73,704 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 72,991 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 71,532 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in both rear hub bearings

Pass 19 Jan 2007 66,830 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 66,830 miles

Offside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 61,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre worn to leagal limit on inner edge

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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T550 TNO is a 1999 Daimler Super V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T550 TNO, 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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T550 TNO is a 1999 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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