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Y312 BDU

2001 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,933 mi
Last recorded143,933 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Daimler V867,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY312 BDU
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 143,933 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 142,928 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 142,870 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

Pass 3 Oct 2014 138,400 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 138,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 131,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 124,432 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 119,676 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 119,638 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Oct 2010 112,546 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 112,541 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

wiper blade slightly split

Pass 9 Oct 2009 103,800 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 103,406 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 95,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust heat shield broken

nearside front lower wishbonebush slightly seperating

Pass 8 Sep 2007 85,607 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 74,002 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2005 51,982 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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Y312 BDU is a 2001 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y312 BDU, 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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Y312 BDU is a 2001 Daimler V8, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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