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W636 XEX

2000 Daimler V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,205 mi
Last recorded159,205 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Daimler V871,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW636 XEX
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 159,205 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 159,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 147,712 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight fracture to off side rear silencer

Pass 8 Feb 2013 142,248 miles

Off side rear exhaust silencer fractured around weld of entry pipe

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 131,967 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 124,740 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 115,444 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 103,264 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 74,297 miles

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

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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W636 XEX is a 2000 Daimler V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W636 XEX, 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 W636 XEX registered?

W636 XEX is a 2000 Daimler V8, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is W636 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W636 XEX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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