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L30 RFL

2001 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,693 mi
Last recorded86,693 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Daimler V867,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 RFL
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 86,693 miles

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

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe across rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 86,658 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe from flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe across rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 83,494 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 77,764 miles

Offside Front Inner sill area corroded but outside prescribed areas

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 77,726 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill area corroded but outside prescribed areas

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 76,537 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 75,289 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 74,295 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre treads scrubbing off on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre treads scrubbing off on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Oct 2014 71,264 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 71,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 69,184 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 69,184 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

small cut to o/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 14 Sep 2012 66,723 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 62,714 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,819 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 50,989 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,864 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 40,543 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 40,543 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,762 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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L30 RFL is a 2001 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L30 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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L30 RFL is a 2001 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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