Daimler Super V8 MOT Failures
An analysis of 571 real DVSA MOT tests on the Daimler Super V8 — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Daimler Super V8 fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Daimler Super V8 is vehicle structure corroded to the extent that t... — this model is 9.7 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it worth watching for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 571 MOT tests, 13.39% of all Daimler Super V8 tests recorded this as a failure.
Bodywork failures usually mean structural corrosion — not cosmetic rust, but rot that affects the car's structural integrity. Check sills, subframes, and chassis rails carefully, especially on older examples.
Other notable weak points include abs fault (10x the fleet average), wheel bearings worn (7.8x the fleet average), and brake hoses perished or damaged (5.5x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Daimler Super V8's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 3 categories: Bodywork, Suspension, Brakes. If you're inspecting a Daimler Super V8 before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Daimler Super V8
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Daimler Super V8:
Bodywork — check for vehicle structure corroded to the extent that t.... Suspension — check for abs fault, wheel bearings worn. Brakes — check for brake hoses perished or damaged.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Daimler Super V8 MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Daimler Super V8?
Based on 571 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is vehicle structure corroded to the extent that t... — at 10x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include abs fault and wheel bearings worn.
Is the Daimler Super V8 reliable based on MOT data?
The Daimler Super V8 has 4 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is vehicle structure corroded to the extent that t.... Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
Above 100,000 miles, the Daimler Super V8 most commonly fails on abs fault and vehicle structure corroded to the extent that t.... Under 60,000 miles, the main issues are .
How do I check a Daimler Super V8's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.