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X835 UCA

2001 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,691 mi
Last recorded165,691 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Daimler V867,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX835 UCA
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 165,691 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 165,686 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 165,384 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s/f suspension arm ball joint rubber split

N/s/r & O/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2010 160,373 miles

advanced corrosion to offside and nearside front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 19 Mar 2010 160,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

advanced corrosion to offside and nearside front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 30 Jan 2009 155,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 150,094 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 142,993 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 132,712 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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X835 UCA is a 2001 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X835 UCA, 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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What year was X835 UCA registered?

X835 UCA is a 2001 Daimler V8, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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