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966 HUE

2001 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,787 mi
Last recorded82,787 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Daimler V867,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration966 HUE
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 82,787 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 82,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 82,774 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush dust cover bad damaged (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush dust cover bad damaged (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front inner part of sill corroded and hole formed not near prescribed area

Offside Front wing mirror glass shadowed

chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2022 82,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 81,674 miles

Offside Front wingmirror glass faded

Fail 19 Jul 2021 81,674 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour all white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front wingmirror glass faded

Pass 23 Jul 2020 81,041 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers inside of front arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 80,269 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 78,999 miles

Both front shock absorbers top mounting starting to wear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 78,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorbers top mounting starting to wear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2014 70,884 miles

Corrosion started around nearside front suspension mounts

Pass 9 Jan 2013 67,505 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 65,899 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 65,365 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 64,690 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 60,352 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,312 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 53,101 miles

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,564 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 34,003 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler V8?

Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,164
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,052
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 495
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 422
parking brake recording little or no effort 308
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966 HUE is a 2001 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 67,829 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daimler V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 966 HUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 25 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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966 HUE is a 2001 Daimler V8, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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