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W179 EJO

2000 Daimler Super V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,918 mi
Last recorded64,918 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Daimler Super V890,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 EJO
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 64,918 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 64,910 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,200 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 57,873 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 54,426 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 54,329 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,915 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 46,220 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,274 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 40,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,452 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 34,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,548 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges, poss wheel alignment fault

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,607 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 18,943 miles

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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W179 EJO is a 2000 Daimler Super V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W179 EJO, 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 W179 EJO registered?

W179 EJO is a 2000 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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