Daimler Super v8
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 7 years from 666 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
80%
Total Tests
666
Best Year
1999 (87%)
Years Covered
7
About the Daimler Super v8
The Daimler Super v8 has been tested 666 times in 2026 MOT data across 7 model years (1997 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1999 model is the most reliable with a 87% pass rate from 87 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 62%. With a 25 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer DAIMLER SUPER V8s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 6 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 98,911 miles, while the newest (2006) averages 97,142 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Daimler Super v8 by Year
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