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SR51 LHB

2001 Daimler V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,094 mi
Last recorded100,094 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Daimler V867,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR51 LHB
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 100,094 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 99,962 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both bottom ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 94,534 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 94,518 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 93,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 92,547 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 90,938 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 82,485 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel lines slightly corroded no leaks

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear bumper loose not insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front spring slightly corroded

Offside rear wheel slightly tight to turn by hand nut not binding at time of test

Oil just above the minimum

Slight play in both front antiroll bar d bushes but not excessive

Pass 2 Jul 2014 75,960 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear diff seal oily

Pass 8 Jul 2013 68,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

Offside front spring slightly corroded

Slight play in both rear subframe outer bushes but not excessive

Windscreen dirty

Pass 24 Jul 2012 58,918 miles

Both rear subframe outer bushes slightly worn but still acting like bushes

Front wiper starting to smear the screen slightly

Nearside front inner wing corroded but not holed

Offside rear tyre has 2-3 mm of tread left and wearing on inner edge slightly

Slight lift in both rear wheels but not excessive

front springs slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2012 58,918 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Both rear subframe outer bushes slightly worn but still acting like bushes

Front wiper starting to smear the screen slightly

Nearside front inner wing corroded but not holed

Offside rear tyre has 2-3 mm of tread left and wearing on inner edge slightly

Slight lift in both rear wheels but not excessive

front springs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2011 57,708 miles

Slight lift in both rear wheels but not excessive

Pass 28 Apr 2010 57,495 miles

Both front antiroll bar d bushes slightly worn

Both rear axle front bushes have very slight lift but not excessive

Slight lift in both rear wheels but not excessive

Pass 14 May 2009 56,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 52,425 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 52,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 46,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge and have 3-4mm of tread left

slight lift in both rear wheels but not excessive

Pass 24 Apr 2006 39,103 miles

oil leaks

some corrosion on underside

Pass 28 Sep 2005 34,642 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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SR51 LHB is a 2001 Daimler V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SR51 LHB, 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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SR51 LHB is a 2001 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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