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V218 EPV

1999 Daimler Super V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,307 mi
Last recorded158,307 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Daimler Super V890,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV218 EPV
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 158,307 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 10 Aug 2022 156,125 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 156,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread lifting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 152,320 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2020 152,131 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 152,131 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2019 151,334 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2018 110,738 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 110,738 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 110,302 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 110,105 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 110,104 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 109,832 miles

both rear indicators amber colour fadding

centre stop lamp insecure

vehicle generally becoming corroded underneath

Pass 17 Dec 2014 108,496 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 108,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 107,685 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 106,817 miles

brake pipes corroded

generaly corroded

nsf chassis rail very corroded

os exhaust blowing slightly

play in rack

play in raer drive shaft couplins

Pass 17 Apr 2012 104,817 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 104,791 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 97,303 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 83,171 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 83,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 71,276 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 61,799 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 61,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 52,775 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 43,655 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 43,655 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V218 EPV is a 1999 Daimler Super V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V218 EPV, 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 V218 EPV registered?

V218 EPV is a 1999 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V218 EPV shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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