1997 Daimler V8 4.0L Petrol · R527 BBD
1997 Daimler V8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 156,767 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- DAIMLER V8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,767 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R527 BBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 156,767 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R527 BBD 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 (R527 BBD) between December 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Nearside Rear Back Box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
R527 BBD Mileage History
- 05/12/2022150,930 mi
- 13/12/2022150,931 mi+1 mi
- 05/12/2023154,852 mi+3,921 mi
- 19/12/2023154,858 mi+6 mi
- 05/09/2025156,767 mi+1,909 mi
Average of roughly 2,121 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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