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HJ51 YYE

2001 Daimler Super V8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,642 mi
Last recorded102,642 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Daimler Super V883,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 YYE
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 102,642 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 102,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 98,071 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 95,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to wheel arch (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

offside front inner sill holed just outside prescribed area

Pass 26 Jul 2016 94,816 miles

Heavy surface corrosion on nearside front chassis leg

Pass 11 Aug 2015 92,461 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general under body surface rust

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing (not excessive)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 88,946 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under floor fuel pipe at rear rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2013 84,059 miles

Slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes.

Slight play in N/S/R drive shaft UJ's

Small cut to O/S/F tyre.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 78,151 miles

Slight corrosion to N/S/R steel brake pipe.

Slight corrrosion to N/S/R steel fuel pipes.

Slight play in rear diff bearings.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 74,897 miles

buld out in high level brake light

o/s/r amber side reflector broken

slight corrosion to rear fuel lines

Pass 17 Aug 2010 70,415 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 66,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear number plate begining to deteriorate

l/h/f fog lamp lens smashed

Pass 19 Aug 2008 63,315 miles

l/h/r silencer baffle loose

Fail 19 Aug 2008 63,315 miles

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

l/h/r silencer baffle loose

Pass 14 Aug 2007 569,776 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 47,950 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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HJ51 YYE is a 2001 Daimler Super V8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HJ51 YYE, 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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HJ51 YYE is a 2001 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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