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W178 EJO

2000 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,577 mi
Last recorded73,577 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Daimler V871,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 EJO
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 73,577 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 73,353 miles

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

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

centre row of folding occasional seats not fitted with seat belts

Fail 10 Oct 2017 73,352 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

centre row of folding occasional seats not fitted with seat belts

Pass 10 Nov 2016 72,355 miles

Upper stop light 1 bulb not working

Pass 12 Nov 2015 70,304 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil level low

Pass 13 Nov 2014 64,122 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 60,286 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 56,859 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,267 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 48,418 miles

N/S AND O/S Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge

N/S AND O/S SILLS DETERIORAING BY CORROSION

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 41,882 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 41,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 36,565 miles

Coolant leak

both front tyre's bold on inner edges

exhaust loose

front brake pads getting low

offside outer sill corroded to excess in a non prescribed area

Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,440 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,443 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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W178 EJO is a 2000 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 W178 EJO, 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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What year was W178 EJO registered?

W178 EJO is a 2000 Daimler V8, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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