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W589 XAA

2000 Daimler Super V8

Green Petrol 3990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,395 mi
Last recorded68,395 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Daimler Super V890,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW589 XAA
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 68,395 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 68,394 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 67,535 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 67,534 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 108,574 miles

Front suspension upper attachments slighly insecure

Steering rack leaking

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 108,561 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering rack leaking

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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W589 XAA is a 2000 Daimler Super V8 in Green with a 3,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W589 XAA, 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 W589 XAA registered?

W589 XAA is a 2000 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W589 XAA safe to buy?

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