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S999 RFS

2002 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,681 mi
Last recorded67,681 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Daimler V854,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 RFS
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 67,681 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 66,373 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 66,318 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 66,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 66,170 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 64,005 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 63,543 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 62,742 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 62,016 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 60,919 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 60,919 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 57,925 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,925 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,474 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,343 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 50,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,848 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 41,515 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 41,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,245 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 36,245 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 30,580 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,028 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 19,455 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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S999 RFS is a 2002 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 54,112 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 V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S999 RFS, 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 24 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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S999 RFS is a 2002 Daimler V8, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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