1997 Daimler V8 4.0L Petrol · R878 FRT
1997 Daimler V8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 126,407 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- DAIMLER V8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,407 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3996cc
R878 FRT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/03/2026
- 126,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R878 FRT Mileage History
- 06/09/2022124,898 mi
- 02/10/2023125,582 mi+684 mi
- 29/10/2024126,040 mi+458 mi
- 12/11/2024126,085 mi+45 mi
- 19/03/2026126,407 mi+322 mi
Average of roughly 427 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R878 FRT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Daimler V8 (R878 FRT) between September 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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