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WJ51 EWD

2001 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Daimler V867,829 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 EWD
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 196,076 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 196,065 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 195,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 192,011 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 192,011 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 188,149 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

covers fitted

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2018 188,149 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Dip Beam (4.1.1 (c))

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

Covers Fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +System Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 182,723 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 178,291 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 162,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

advanced play in o/s/f hub bearing.

n/s/f exhaust mount bolt missing.

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded.

n/s/r inner sill patch repaired.

o/s/r inner sill corroded.

slight coolant leaks.

slight play in n/s/r outer driveshaft joint.

windscreen washer bar partially blocked.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 135,764 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 134,625 miles

2 bulbs not working for centre stop light

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

slight end float at n/s and o/s rear drive shafts

Pass 25 Oct 2010 124,730 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 114,367 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 104,689 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 104,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

bulb not working on centre stop light

slight corrosen starting on both inner sills

slight corrosen starting on perscribed area under bonnet

slight oil dampness on n/s rocker cover

slight oil dampness on sump

slight play in both rear driveshaft u.j

Pass 31 Oct 2007 94,758 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 86,706 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 80,160 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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WJ51 EWD is a 2001 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2001 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 67,829 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 WJ51 EWD, 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 25 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WJ51 EWD is a 2001 Daimler V8, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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