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GK51 FBX

2001 Daimler Super V8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,009 mi
Last recorded64,009 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Daimler Super V883,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 FBX
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2016 64,009 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,847 miles

Underside of vehicle very corroded in places.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 60,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Underside of vehicle very corroded in places.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 60,837 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 60,837 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,746 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 57,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both front inner wing/wheel arch areas corroded recommend attention.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 50,988 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 47,150 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 47,144 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 41,273 miles

Both front inner arch areas starting to corrode.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 38,687 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 35,650 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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GK51 FBX is a 2001 Daimler Super V8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GK51 FBX, 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 GK51 FBX registered?

GK51 FBX is a 2001 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 6 October 2001.

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