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OY56 DHL

2006 Daimler Super V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,936 mi
Last recorded85,936 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Daimler Super V864,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 DHL
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 85,936 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 85,908 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 85,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 85,751 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 85,701 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached Air suspension unit (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached Air suspension unit (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Bonnet securing catch sticky

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 85,049 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 18 Sep 2018 84,689 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 87,808 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 83,798 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 81,718 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 81,718 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 79,208 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 76,904 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 73,331 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 73,331 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 68,239 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 68,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 63,588 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,314 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 40,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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OY56 DHL is a 2006 Daimler Super V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 64,997 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 OY56 DHL, 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 20 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OY56 DHL is a 2006 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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