Daimler Super V8
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 7 model years from 666 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
80%
Total Tests
666
Highest Pass Rate
2006 (80%)
Years Covered
7
About the Daimler Super V8
The Daimler Super V8 was MOT tested 666 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 7 model years (1997 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2006 model has the highest pass rate at 80% from 122 tests. The 1998 model has the lowest at 79%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
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, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Daimler Super V8 by Year
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Questions about the Daimler Super V8
Is the Daimler Super V8 reliable?
Across its 7 model years in our data (1997 to 2006), the Daimler Super V8 averages an 80% MOT pass rate, from 666 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2006 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 80%.
Which year Daimler Super V8 has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2006 Daimler Super V8 has the highest MOT pass rate at 80%, while the 1998 model has the lowest at 79%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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