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W527 XEX

2000 Daimler Super V8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,538 mi
Last recorded119,538 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Daimler Super V890,371 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW527 XEX
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 119,538 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 118,411 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 118,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 116,446 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 116,343 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 113,541 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 113,536 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

some correction to rear chassis and sills

Pass 8 Aug 2016 111,630 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake efficiency below OSR

Fail 8 Aug 2016 111,630 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake efficiency below OSR

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 111,318 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 110,561 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 109,376 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 109,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 108,345 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 108,345 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 106,320 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 102,330 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 99,077 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 94,539 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 87,932 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 87,932 miles

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

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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W527 XEX is a 2000 Daimler Super V8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W527 XEX, 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 W527 XEX registered?

W527 XEX is a 2000 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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