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V290 EGV

2000 Daimler Super V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

118,191 mi
Last recorded118,191 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Daimler Super V890,371 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 EGV
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 118,191 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 115,399 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 111,625 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 107,384 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 102,164 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 93,492 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 87,849 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 85,086 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 82,523 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 82,506 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

slight up/down movement in both rear drive shaft joints

Pass 6 Feb 2013 79,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 78,313 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 74,498 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 67,127 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 60,882 miles

n/s sun visor removed

rear axle oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2008 53,891 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear differential leaking from nose seal

Pass 26 Jan 2007 46,453 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 39,572 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 35,698 miles

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

How Reliable is the Daimler Super V8?

Based on 11,576 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
2,238
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 342
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 118
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V290 EGV is a 2000 Daimler Super V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2000 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 90,371 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Super V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V290 EGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Super V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V290 EGV registered?

V290 EGV is a 2000 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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