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Y21 SON

2001 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,006 mi
Last recorded51,006 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Daimler V867,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 SON
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 51,006 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 48,284 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 48,152 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill in several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 46,079 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Slight corrosion to outer sill

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Slight corrosion to outer sill

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rears (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 45,970 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 43,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 43,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 41,470 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE OUTER WALL CUT AS MARKED FOR I.D

Offside Front TYRE OUTER TREAD AREA WORN.

Outer SILL PANELS CORRODING.

Fail 18 Mar 2016 41,338 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL AS MARKED FOR I.D. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear TYRE OUTER WALL CUT AS MARKED FOR I.D

Offside Front TYRE OUTER TREAD AREA WORN.

Outer SILL PANELS CORRODING.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 39,633 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,738 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 34,851 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,512 miles

cut in o/s front wall

Fail 8 Mar 2012 29,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

cut in n/s front side wall

cut in o/s front wall

Pass 9 Mar 2011 26,200 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 22,448 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,617 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight smear from front wiper

Pass 13 Mar 2008 15,498 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2007 12,609 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 12,127 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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Y21 SON is a 2001 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y21 SON, 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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Y21 SON is a 2001 Daimler V8, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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