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W358 XDU

2000 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

105,822 mi
Last recorded105,822 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Daimler V871,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW358 XDU
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 105,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 105,815 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 105,613 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard nearside and offside (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 103,785 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

tested on lpg

Fail 29 May 2024 103,735 miles

Emissions unable to be completed cats missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside heavily under sealed

Pass 21 Jun 2023 96,508 miles

under body under sealed

Pass 28 May 2022 95,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 95,026 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced within sub-frame mounting prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 95,026 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced within sub-frame mounting prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 94,794 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 94,005 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 93,712 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 92,438 miles

o/s/f fog light in-op

Fail 12 Aug 2013 92,438 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

o/s/f fog light in-op

Pass 20 Jul 2012 91,313 miles

cam covers damp in oil around gasket area

nearside front chassis slightly corroded

nearside front upper spring mounting slightly corroded

nearside rear exhaust back box rear mounting slightly damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2012 91,309 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

washer fluid is contaminated (bad smell)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 89,891 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine oil leak

Fail 13 May 2011 89,788 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine missfire

engine oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 87,770 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 81,139 miles

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

o/s/f fog lamp damaged.

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread unrepairable.

slight engine oil leak.

Fail 1 May 2009 81,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f fog lamp damaged.

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread unrepairable.

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 23 May 2008 76,443 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 76,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

FRONT WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND NOISE

Pass 4 May 2006 63,463 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2005 56,127 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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W358 XDU is a 2000 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W358 XDU, 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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W358 XDU is a 2000 Daimler V8, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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