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D4 OLW

2000 Daimler Super V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,217 mi
Last recorded145,217 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Daimler Super V890,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 OLW
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 145,217 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 145,129 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

General body corrrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left on inner edge (235/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left (235/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left (235/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 141,644 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 136,716 miles

Parking brake has little free play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 136,714 miles

Brake performance not tested N/S/F brake pad metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working pump not running (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake has little free play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 133,716 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 126,797 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 122,471 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point/ footwell (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 103,256 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 102,280 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 102,175 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside and offside front floor holed and corroded outwith prescribed area

Pass 24 Sep 2013 98,626 miles

n/s/f bump stop on shockie loose

Fail 18 Sep 2013 98,618 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f bump stop on shockie loose

Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 91,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 87,252 miles

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

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

car been heavily under sealed at points of welding which car had failed on

Fail 15 Sep 2010 87,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 80,610 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 73,710 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 68,060 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 67,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 60,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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D4 OLW is a 2000 Daimler Super V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 90,371 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 D4 OLW, 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 26 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D4 OLW is a 2000 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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