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BN51 JYF

2001 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,778 mi
Last recorded119,778 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Daimler Super V883,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 JYF
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 119,778 miles

Corrosion to osf inner engine bay body member

front subframe v mounts starting to split

Pass 2 May 2015 118,437 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 115,208 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

a/c leaking

unable to see brake pads

Pass 31 May 2013 113,946 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2013 113,946 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play on offside steering rack arm

Pass 22 Mar 2012 110,208 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2010 107,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2010 107,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

unable to view front or rear brake pads

Pass 23 Nov 2009 104,601 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light staying on

slight play on offside steering rack arm

Fail 17 Nov 2009 104,598 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light staying on

slight play on offside steering rack arm

Pass 21 Nov 2008 101,569 miles

both rear 'A'frame bushes worn

play both front /rear hubs

play top/adjustable top/column

unable to view discs /pads fully

Fail 20 Nov 2008 101,569 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

both rear a frame bushes worn

front /rear sus corroded treat asap also underbody

play both front /rear hubs

play top/adjustable top/column

unable to view discs /pads fully

Pass 23 Oct 2007 97,838 miles

front no plate loose also front bumper and o/s/rear bumper loose both rear brake furrels corroded treat asap rear no plate degraded rear sus corroded

rear tyres diff speed rating and aspect ratio to front

unable to view discs and pads fully

Fail 22 Oct 2007 97,836 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front no plate loose also front bumper and o/s/rear bumper loose both rear brake furrels corroded treat asap rear no plate degraded rear sus corroded

rear tyres diff speed rating and aspect ratio to front

unable to view discs and pads fully

Pass 30 Oct 2006 91,741 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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BN51 JYF is a 2001 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 83,825 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 BN51 JYF, 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 25 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BN51 JYF is a 2001 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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