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PL56 WBA

2006 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,337 mi
Last recorded129,337 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Daimler Super V864,997 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL56 WBA
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 129,337 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 129,337 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2019 128,406 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 128,056 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes near flexys, slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes near flexys, slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 15 Oct 2018 128,056 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes near flexys, slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes near flexys, slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2017 127,171 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 124,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very slight oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2011 122,157 miles

engine undertray fitted preventing full inspection

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 24 Nov 2010 118,902 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 118,902 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 110,962 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 110,960 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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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PL56 WBA is a 2006 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PL56 WBA, 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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PL56 WBA is a 2006 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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