Daimler V8 MOT data by year
The Daimler V8 appears in 1,726 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1980–2016. Its most common failure areas are suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes, and its overall pass rate is 80.2%.
1,726
MOT tests analysed
80.2%
Pass rate
19.8%
Fail rate
1980–2016
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 8.5% | 147 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 7.7% | 133 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.4% | 93 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.4% | 93 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.3% | 91 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.6% | 79 |
| 7 | Tyres | 3.5% | 61 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.2% | 38 |
Methodology & source. Based on 1,726 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.