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W529 PSC

2000 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,956 mi
Last recorded86,956 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Daimler V871,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW529 PSC
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 86,956 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both catylst's badly corroded

both front floor and floor to sill corroded

both mirrors slightly loose

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump corroded

exhaust corroded

front and rear chassis corroded at subframe mountings

fuel pipes corroded and undersealed

gearbox oil sump corroded and damp

handbrake outer cables corroded

rear tyres badly perished

Fail 24 Mar 2015 86,956 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all front and rear suspension components corroded

both catylst mountings badly corroded

both mirrors slightly loose

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump corroded

exhaust corroded

front and rear chassis corroded at subframe mountings

front floor/ sill corroded

fuel pipes corroded/ undersealed

gearbox oil sump corroded and damp

handbrake outer cables corroded

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 7 Jan 2014 85,480 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake and fuel pipes underside corroded and have been greased and undersealed

all suspension components corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump corroded

front chassis and floor corroded

handbrake outer cables corroded

o/s/f and both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 5 Jan 2013 83,354 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension components corroded

all tyres perished

both front chassis corroded at subframe mountings

engine and gearbox oil sumps corroded

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs corroding

fuel pipes corroded

o/s mirror slightly loose

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 82,368 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brake pipes underside corroded and undersealed

both front chassis legs corroded above top wishbones

both mirrors slightly loose

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump corroded

floor to sill corroded

fuel pipes corroded and greased

Pass 14 May 2010 80,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2010 80,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 71,386 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 71,385 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 63,276 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 55,626 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 51,150 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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W529 PSC is a 2000 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W529 PSC, 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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W529 PSC is a 2000 Daimler V8, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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