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Y185 CHO

2001 Daimler Super V8

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

106,298 mi
Last recorded106,298 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Daimler Super V883,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 CHO
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 106,298 miles

Vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Pass 24 Sep 2024 105,707 miles

Vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Pass 29 Sep 2023 104,177 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 103,884 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (seen from wheelarch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 97,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 91,695 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 88,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 85,829 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 85,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 81,879 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 76,819 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nsf bottom ball joint has free play accepted to min test std note but will need attn. soon (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint osf ball jpint free play (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF tyre wearing on the inside just legal (4.1.E.1)

development of rust on rear subframe body

front wiper poor provision to improve

rust developing on both sides rear subframe anchorage areas with chassis mounts

Pass 10 May 2016 72,568 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 67,551 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 61,944 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 55,606 miles

o/s/r tyre low tread in centre

Pass 17 May 2012 52,657 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 May 2012 52,657 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 May 2011 50,899 miles

Both front and rear brake pads appear quite worn.Slight corrosion setting into Nearside front disc.

Pass 13 May 2010 48,937 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 46,527 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 42,651 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 38,224 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 33,227 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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Y185 CHO is a 2001 Daimler Super V8 in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 Y185 CHO, 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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Y185 CHO is a 2001 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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