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MK51 NFC

2001 Daimler Super V8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,229 mi
Last recorded100,229 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Daimler Super V883,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 NFC
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 100,229 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 96,255 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 95,697 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 95,194 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 94,950 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 94,065 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 93,323 miles

offside rear wheel bearing / hub slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2019 92,408 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 89,978 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,550 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 84,711 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 84,709 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 82,796 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 81,175 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 79,177 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 77,821 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 73,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front body/chassis has corrosion behind wheel, in arch!

Pass 1 Apr 2010 67,686 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 67,666 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre tread depth getting low!!

Pass 28 Feb 2009 59,804 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 56,967 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 56,141 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 45,880 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 31,279 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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MK51 NFC is a 2001 Daimler Super V8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MK51 NFC, 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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MK51 NFC is a 2001 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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