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PHJ 219E

2003 Daimler V8

Beige Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,606 mi
Last recorded77,606 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Daimler V856,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 219E
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 77,606 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 77,378 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 77,320 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,216 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 76,705 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,212 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 76,065 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2012 76,045 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 75,860 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 75,530 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 75,525 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 74,823 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 73,886 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 73,229 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 72,189 miles

slight play in both lower ball joints.

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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PHJ 219E is a 2003 Daimler V8 in Beige with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2003 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 56,107 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 PHJ 219E, 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 23 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PHJ 219E registered?

PHJ 219E is a 2003 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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The MOT history for PHJ 219E shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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