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S29 MFS

2000 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,622 mi
Last recorded72,622 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Daimler V871,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 MFS
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 72,622 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 69,801 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 65,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 65,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 58,667 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 54,479 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 54,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 48,098 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 45,692 miles

occasional rear seats fitted

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,084 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 40,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,559 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,299 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 36,299 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 34,350 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,726 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,495 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 28,304 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 22,586 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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S29 MFS is a 2000 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 71,385 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 S29 MFS, 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 26 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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S29 MFS is a 2000 Daimler V8, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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