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L20 RFL

2001 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,501 mi
Last recorded76,501 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Daimler V867,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 RFL
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 76,501 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 69,231 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 62,639 miles

Both outer sill covers begining to corrode

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis under wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,916 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering track rod arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 53,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering track rod arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 51,154 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

slight wear o/s inner steering rack end

Fail 2 Mar 2016 51,154 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

slight wear o/s inner steering rack end

Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,535 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)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 50,535 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,241 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 46,202 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 46,149 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 44,407 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 44,390 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,858 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 42,858 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 40,238 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,108 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 34,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 31,422 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 26,586 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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L20 RFL is a 2001 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L20 RFL, 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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L20 RFL is a 2001 Daimler V8, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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