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X283 RFV

2001 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,005 mi
Last recorded37,005 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Daimler Super V883,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX283 RFV
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 37,005 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 36,994 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 36,925 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 36,925 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 36,922 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 36,922 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 36,915 miles

unable to inspect front or rear brake pads

Pass 11 Jul 2016 33,219 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 30,941 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 30,908 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2014 29,305 miles

OSF Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2013 26,722 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside front tyre wering on inner edge and slightly perished

Pass 21 Feb 2012 24,344 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Gearbox has a slight oil leak

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 24,344 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Gearbox has a slight oil leak

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 21,158 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 21,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front very badly cracked and worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2009 17,539 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 14,610 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 11,801 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 10,181 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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X283 RFV is a 2001 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 83,825 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 X283 RFV, 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 25 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X283 RFV is a 2001 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 23 February 2001.

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