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V271 KGX

2000 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,372 mi
Last recorded76,372 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Daimler V871,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV271 KGX
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 76,372 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 76,372 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 75,709 miles

underside covered in wax oil

Pass 8 Nov 2023 75,615 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 74,806 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 74,550 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 73,362 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,588 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 71,574 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 69,222 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 67,605 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2013 67,276 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 67,276 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 66,185 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 64,037 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 64,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 61,496 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 60,577 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 59,184 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 57,682 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 55,596 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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V271 KGX is a 2000 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V271 KGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V271 KGX?

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What year was V271 KGX registered?

V271 KGX is a 2000 Daimler V8, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V271 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V271 KGX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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