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FN51 FWL

2001 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,906 mi
Last recorded83,906 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Daimler V867,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 FWL
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 83,906 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 83,899 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 83,893 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both & bushes deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 83,860 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 83,759 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 83,074 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 81,590 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 81,590 miles

Position lamp not working all front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 79,178 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2017 76,669 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 75,515 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 74,421 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 74,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 71,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 66,480 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 62,588 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 58,782 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 54,786 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 49,749 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 44,876 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,621 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 37,172 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler V8?

Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,164
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,052
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 495
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 422
parking brake recording little or no effort 308
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FN51 FWL is a 2001 Daimler V8 in Green 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 V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 67,829 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN51 FWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 25 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FN51 FWL registered?

FN51 FWL is a 2001 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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