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T887 RVK

1999 Daimler Super V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,908 mi
Last recorded123,908 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Daimler Super V890,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT887 RVK
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 123,908 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 116,954 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 108,546 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 108,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 107,129 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 107,127 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 101,334 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 101,310 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 95,845 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front chassis slightly corroded

nearside front inner wheel arch outer skin slightly corroded .

Pass 23 Dec 2008 89,720 miles

slight corrosion nearside and offside front chassis

slight corrosion nearside rear floor

slight freeplay nearside rear diff

slight lift nearside lower balljoint

Pass 17 Sep 2007 79,425 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 79,425 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 69,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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T887 RVK is a 1999 Daimler Super V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T887 RVK, 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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T887 RVK is a 1999 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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