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V8 HJN

1999 Daimler Super V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

93,464 mi
Last recorded93,464 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Daimler Super V890,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 HJN
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 93,464 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 93,464 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 93,211 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 93,211 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 93,136 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 92,985 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 92,468 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 92,087 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 91,618 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 91,196 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 89,937 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 87,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 87,253 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 83,978 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 79,972 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 75,998 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 75,998 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 71,722 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,417 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 61,821 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Oct 2009 58,144 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 55,164 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 55,164 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 52,174 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 52,174 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 48,437 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no. plate damaged/cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2006 48,437 miles

Centre Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no. plate damaged/cracked

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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V8 HJN is a 1999 Daimler Super V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V8 HJN, 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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V8 HJN is a 1999 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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