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BX51 YYJ

2001 Daimler Super V8

White Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,058 mi
Last recorded88,058 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Daimler Super V883,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 YYJ
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 88,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2025 86,880 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 85,056 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 82,553 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 79,749 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 79,411 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 78,433 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 78,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 77,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 76,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 76,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 73,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Nov 2014 69,847 miles

Small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 17 Oct 2013 66,010 miles

Both Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Covers Perished

Slight Play In Offside Steering Arm

Small Cut In Nearside Front Tyre Outer Sidewall

Some Engine Coverings Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 64,711 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball Joint Grease Cover Perishing

Parts Of Engine Covered

Slight Play In Offside Front Steering Arm

Small Cut In Nearside Front Tyres Sidewall

Pass 9 Nov 2011 62,152 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 57,000 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 54,238 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 51,533 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 47,810 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 44,649 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 39,693 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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BX51 YYJ is a 2001 Daimler Super V8 in White with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BX51 YYJ, 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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BX51 YYJ is a 2001 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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