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V2 DJW

2001 Daimler V8

White Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,740 mi
Last recorded43,740 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Daimler V867,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 DJW
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 43,740 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 41,862 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 37,850 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 36,278 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 36,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 35,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 35,923 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 35,723 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 35,418 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 35,204 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 34,947 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 34,841 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,451 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 34,329 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 33,853 miles

Steering rack bushes have slight movement

Pass 19 Feb 2011 33,637 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 32,611 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 32,611 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 30,827 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 25,137 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 18,626 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 16,733 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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V2 DJW is a 2001 Daimler V8 in White with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V2 DJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V2 DJW?

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What year was V2 DJW registered?

V2 DJW is a 2001 Daimler V8, first registered on 22 January 2001.

Is V2 DJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V2 DJW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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