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P16 RNM

2001 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

173,594 mi
Last recorded173,594 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Daimler V867,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 RNM
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 173,594 miles

Front inner sills corroded, not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 173,567 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front inner sills / chassis corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 172,803 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 172,050 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 169,576 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 168,680 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 156,032 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 156,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (IMAGE IS ALSO DETERIORATED) (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (IMAGE IS ALSO DETERIORATED) (1.8)

EML IS LIT

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN UNEVENLY ON INNER SHOULDERS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front INNER RACK ARM HAS PLAY

TRACTION CONTROL INDICATES A FAULT

Pass 5 Jan 2015 146,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 137,516 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 128,652 miles

advise slight play in bottom ball joints advise front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Jan 2012 120,963 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 114,413 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 106,181 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 95,850 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 85,711 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 77,135 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 52,197 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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P16 RNM is a 2001 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P16 RNM, 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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What year was P16 RNM registered?

P16 RNM is a 2001 Daimler V8, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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