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W378 WRE

2000 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,213 mi
Last recorded73,213 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Daimler V871,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 WRE
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 73,213 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 71,941 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 69,932 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,080 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear exhaust hanger poor

Pass 28 Jun 2016 67,303 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 67,303 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,398 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 65,398 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 63,309 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 60,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2013 60,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,827 miles

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

fuel line under vehicle has been hit but not faulty

Fail 2 Jul 2012 57,827 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

fuel line under vehicle has been hit but not faulty

Pass 5 Jul 2011 51,402 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 51,402 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 47,700 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 45,993 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 45,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,069 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 40,140 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 35,291 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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W378 WRE is a 2000 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W378 WRE, 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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W378 WRE is a 2000 Daimler V8, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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