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A201 MWD

1984 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,067 mi
Last recorded126,067 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Daimler Super V879,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA201 MWD
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 126,067 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 126,001 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 125,987 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 125,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 125,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 125,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 125,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 125,607 miles

1 of 2 washer jets not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint rubber slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower ball joint rubber slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2018 125,607 miles

1 of 2 washer jets not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint rubber slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower ball joint rubber slightly deteriorated

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 125,484 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2017 125,474 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2016 125,423 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2016 125,410 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 125,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 125,097 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2012 129,494 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 129,494 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 124,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 124,695 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 124,501 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 124,218 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Aug 2009 124,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 May 2006 123,962 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Super V8?

Based on 11,576 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
2,238
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 342
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 118
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A201 MWD is a 1984 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1984 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,307 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 Super V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A201 MWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Super V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 42 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A201 MWD is a 1984 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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