MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,454 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front both wings corroded
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively chafed (1.6 (d))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underbody corroded
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 emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front both wings corroded
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively chafed (1.6 (d))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underbody corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
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))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch behind the shock absorber (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch behind the shock absorber (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 front and nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
brake pipes are corroded front and rear
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Oil leak Oil leak from rear of engine. ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Corrosion on the OSF and NSF inner wings. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lamp housing appears broken, does not allow secure fitting of bulb holder. (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Oil leak Oil leak from rear of engine. ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Corrosion on the OSF and NSF inner wings. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
2 out of 5 highlevel brake lights n/w
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Daimler V8?
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W181 VGK is a 2000 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 W181 VGK, 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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W181 VGK is a 2000 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 March 2000.
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