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W762 XKJ

2000 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

49,868 mi
Last recorded49,868 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Daimler Super V890,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW762 XKJ
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 49,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play internally in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

rear differential seal leaking oil

Pass 9 Sep 2024 45,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 41,741 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 41,695 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 39,593 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 36,467 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 32,428 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 31,492 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 31,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 26,091 miles

Offside Front Lower slight play in steering column

Pass 26 Apr 2018 25,979 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 25,819 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 25,195 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 4 Feb 2015 24,162 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 22,997 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 21,175 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 20,559 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,419 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 18,719 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 17,966 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 16,857 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 15,714 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 15,104 miles

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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W762 XKJ is a 2000 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W762 XKJ, 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 W762 XKJ registered?

W762 XKJ is a 2000 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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