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V175 FPE

1999 Daimler Super V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

188,137 mi
Last recorded188,137 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Daimler Super V890,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV175 FPE
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 188,137 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

front and rear suspensions system corroded

nearside front bumper insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2018 179,321 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 177,812 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 176,939 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 173,100 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 173,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Corrosion to OSF and NSF chassis and NS floor.

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 168,586 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 168,586 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise - replace front wiper blade

Pass 8 Nov 2012 162,955 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 161,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 157,095 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 150,473 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 138,067 miles

both steering rack boots twisted

nearside front inner wing ( chasis ) starting to corrode

Fail 12 Jan 2009 138,067 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both steering rack boots twisted

nearside front inner wing ( chasis ) starting to corrode

Pass 9 Nov 2007 129,683 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 112,751 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)

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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V175 FPE is a 1999 Daimler Super V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V175 FPE, 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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V175 FPE is a 1999 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 18 December 1999.

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