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BN51 JYK

2001 Daimler Super V8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

112,467 mi
Last recorded112,467 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Daimler Super V883,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 JYK
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 112,467 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 111,058 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 109,418 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 109,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wing behind shock absorber (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wing behind shock absorber (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 109,364 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis rails (in wheel arch) rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2015 106,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 96,008 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,235 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 76,981 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 67,958 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,392 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 55,853 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 48,863 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,696 miles

front & rear brake pads not visable.....

Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,566 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,990 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 JYK is a 2001 Daimler Super V8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JYK, 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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What year was BN51 JYK registered?

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

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