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J88 DVC

2001 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,571 mi
Last recorded66,571 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Daimler Super V883,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 DVC
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 66,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under side of the car corroded but not holed.

Pass 20 Jul 2023 63,594 miles

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2023 63,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 57,523 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 53,916 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 51,533 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 51,043 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 50,043 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 49,442 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 48,425 miles

lower steering u/j rusting

offside front chassis with in 30 cm of coil spring rusting

Fail 10 Nov 2015 48,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

lower steering u/j rusting

offside front chassis with in 30 cm of coil spring rusting

Pass 21 Oct 2014 46,463 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 43,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 43,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 40,888 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 40,888 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 40,858 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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J88 DVC is a 2001 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J88 DVC, 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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J88 DVC is a 2001 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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