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S22 DMR

2001 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

91,569 mi
Last recorded91,569 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Daimler Super V883,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 DMR
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 91,569 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 91,510 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 91,271 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2021 90,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both nearside and offside front body( close to chassis legs) has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2020 87,212 miles

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Fail 10 Jul 2020 87,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction oxygen sensor bank 2 (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Pass 2 Mar 2019 84,813 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 82,113 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,866 miles

has slight corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f chassis

Pass 18 Feb 2016 75,926 miles

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

Offside 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 27 Feb 2015 71,830 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 67,342 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 67,342 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 62,311 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,887 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,720 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil low

slight wear in offside steering rack end joint

Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,445 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,465 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,614 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front pads worn to approx 3mm

offside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

slight end float in rear drive shafts

Pass 23 Aug 2007 40,739 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

end float in offside rear diff flange

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2006 36,373 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S22 DMR is a 2001 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S22 DMR, 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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S22 DMR is a 2001 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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