1997 Daimler Super V8 4.0L Petrol · R387 BLE
1997 Daimler Super V8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 121,342 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- DAIMLER SUPER V8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,342 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R387 BLE Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 121,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R387 BLE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Daimler Super V8 (R387 BLE) between March 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (42 issues), Lighting (26 issues), Tyres (25 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Bodywork (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 76 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
R387 BLE Mileage History
- 01/03/200686,762 mi
- 09/02/200793,147 mi+6,385 mi
- 19/02/200895,910 mi+2,763 mi
- 06/03/200895,956 mi+46 mi
- 20/02/200998,732 mi+2,776 mi
- 24/02/200998,751 mi+19 mi
- 20/02/2010102,010 mi+3,259 mi
- 22/02/2011104,582 mi+2,572 mi
- 24/02/2012106,442 mi+1,860 mi
- 25/02/2012106,442 mi
- 22/02/2013109,155 mi+2,713 mi
- 26/02/2014112,203 mi+3,048 mi
- 05/03/2014112,203 mi
- 24/02/2015114,389 mi+2,186 mi
- 10/03/2015114,389 mi
- 17/02/2016115,403 mi+1,014 mi
- 18/02/2016115,403 mi
- 28/02/2017116,296 mi+893 mi
- 09/03/2017116,296 mi
- 04/09/2017116,726 mi+430 mi
- 26/04/2019117,501 mi+775 mi
- 01/09/2020119,402 mi+1,901 mi
- 03/09/2021120,284 mi+882 mi
- 09/09/2021120,286 mi+2 mi
- 07/09/2022120,754 mi+468 mi
- 06/09/2023120,989 mi+235 mi
- 06/09/2023120,989 mi
- 02/09/2024121,308 mi+319 mi
- 02/09/2024121,308 mi
- 05/05/2026121,342 mi+34 mi
- 19/05/2026121,342 mi
Average of roughly 1,710 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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