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S26 RGS

2001 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

52,145 mi
Last recorded52,145 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Daimler V867,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 RGS
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 52,145 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 51,921 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 51,424 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 50,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 50,800 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced triangle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced triangle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 50,289 miles

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

both front inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 49,688 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 49,360 miles

both front inner sills corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2018 48,851 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 48,377 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 47,275 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 46,655 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 45,903 miles

o/s/f subframe mounting area slightly coroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 45,413 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 45,413 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 44,412 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 43,193 miles

both rear tyres wearig on inner edges,o/s close to limits

Pass 16 Feb 2011 41,902 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,431 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,865 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,417 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 32,624 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 28,628 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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S26 RGS is a 2001 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S26 RGS, 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 S26 RGS registered?

S26 RGS is a 2001 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is S26 RGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 RGS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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