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V724 PDU

2000 Daimler V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,079 mi
Last recorded107,079 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Daimler V871,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV724 PDU
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 107,079 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 105,074 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 103,768 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 103,767 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 101,482 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring rusty

Nearside Front tyre perished on side walls and tread

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

Offside Front coil spring rusty

Offside Front tyre perished on side walls and tread

Offside Rear tyre perished on side walls and tread

surface rust around rear suspension

Pass 19 Mar 2018 99,205 miles

Ball joint has slight play Both front lower (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 99,177 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Ball joint has slight play Both front lower (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 97,928 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 97,928 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 95,700 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 93,523 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 90,730 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 87,232 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

offside front chassis slight corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2012 85,231 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 85,231 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011
Fail 10 Jan 2011 83,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2010 80,559 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre has worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2009 75,910 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 70,511 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 61,701 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 52,750 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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V724 PDU is a 2000 Daimler V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V724 PDU, 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.

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V724 PDU is a 2000 Daimler V8, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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