Daimler V8
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 6 years from 587 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
77%
Total Tests
587
Best Year
1995 (95%)
Years Covered
6
About the Daimler V8
The Daimler V8 has been tested 587 times in 2026 MOT data across 6 model years (1995 to 2001), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1995 model is the most reliable with a 95% pass rate from 37 tests. The 1999 model has the lowest at 71%. With a 24 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Older DAIMLER V8s tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 5 percentage points across model years.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1995) averages 96,502 miles, while the newest (2001) averages 89,786 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Daimler V8 by Year
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