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X669 JSJ

2001 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,687 mi
Last recorded76,687 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Daimler V867,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX669 JSJ
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2023 76,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault intermittently, came on and off during test (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed due to leaking cat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed on catalytic converter - welded before (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear, outer sill, inner sill + inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front and rear, outer sill, inner sill + inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished on sidewall so much cords are showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres perished heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 75,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 75,403 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 75,050 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 73,658 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 73,658 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 72,293 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front exhaust brackets snapped but still supported

Fail 24 Jun 2013 72,293 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front exhaust brackets snapped but still supported

Pass 15 Feb 2012 70,655 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 68,347 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 66,337 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 13 Jan 2009 62,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 56,061 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 48,854 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 39,604 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 39,604 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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X669 JSJ is a 2001 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X669 JSJ, 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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X669 JSJ is a 2001 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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