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W393 XDU

2000 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,769 mi
Last recorded99,769 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Daimler V871,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW393 XDU
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 99,769 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 99,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 97,326 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 97,326 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 93,684 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 93,542 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 92,544 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside + nearside rear suspension slight play

Fail 25 Apr 2014 92,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

offside + nearside rear suspension slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2013 91,397 miles

both rear axle bushes debonding

offside + nearside rear suspension slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2012 85,730 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 85,397 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tyre size...225/60ZR16(98W)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 78,501 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

screw in N/S/R tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2010 74,355 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 68,102 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 61,281 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 58,735 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 55,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small crack in off side front indicator lens

Pass 5 Apr 2006 55,612 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 55,612 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small crack in off side front indicator lens

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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W393 XDU is a 2000 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 W393 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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What year was W393 XDU registered?

W393 XDU is a 2000 Daimler V8, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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