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BN51 UPJ

2001 Daimler Super V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,820 mi
Last recorded119,820 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Daimler Super V883,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 UPJ
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 119,820 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 119,790 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 111,375 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 110,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 107,691 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 107,620 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 104,880 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 104,880 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 101,140 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 101,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 94,226 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 94,226 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 88,780 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 88,772 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2011 83,825 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 79,594 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,853 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 72,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 62,761 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 48,808 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 39,957 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 UPJ is a 2001 Daimler Super V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UPJ, 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 UPJ is a 2001 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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