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VA02 VTJ

2002 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,474 mi
Last recorded124,474 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Daimler Super V875,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 VTJ
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 124,474 miles

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

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 17 Dec 2020 124,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 2 May 2019 119,287 miles

mil light on pre- july 2003

Fail 25 Apr 2019 119,115 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

mil light on pre- july 2003

Pass 21 May 2018 112,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 105,531 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 27 May 2016 97,992 miles

Front Tyres Worn On Inside Edge

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,098 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 79,437 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 70,443 miles

both front tyres showing cracking on edge

Pass 2 May 2012 64,635 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 61,789 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer edge cracking

offside front tyre outer edge cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2010 57,674 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 54,645 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,463 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

center exhaust bracket/rubber broken (underside near auto box sump)

slight fuel pipe corrosion near fuel filter (underside rear)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 44,289 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 34,554 miles

nail in tyre

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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VA02 VTJ is a 2002 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2002 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 75,996 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 VA02 VTJ, 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 24 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA02 VTJ registered?

VA02 VTJ is a 2002 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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