Daimler V8
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 6 model years from 587 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
77%
Total Tests
587
Highest Pass Rate
1998 (74%)
Years Covered
6
About the Daimler V8
The Daimler V8 was MOT tested 587 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 6 model years (1995 to 2001), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1998 model has the highest pass rate at 74% from 231 tests. The 1999 model has the lowest at 71%. With just a 3 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 (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, 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 V8 by Year
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Questions about the Daimler V8
Is the Daimler V8 reliable?
Across its 6 model years in our data (1995 to 2001), the Daimler V8 averages a 77% MOT pass rate, from 587 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1998 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 74%.
Which year Daimler V8 has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1998 Daimler V8 has the highest MOT pass rate at 74%, while the 1999 model has the lowest at 71%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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