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Y31 SON

2001 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,833 mi
Last recorded49,833 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Daimler V867,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY31 SON
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2020 49,833 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 48,254 miles

Central Front power steering pipe corroded

Fail 13 May 2019 48,254 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill in several places all within 30cm of a seat belt mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front power steering pipe corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 46,171 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Pipe corroded, marked in yellow (2.3.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 46,171 miles

Central Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Pipe corroded, marked in yellow (2.3.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 44,413 miles

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

POWER STEERING PIPE CORRODED.

Fail 28 Mar 2017 44,189 miles

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

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

POWER STEERING PIPE CORRODED.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 42,778 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AT SILL END (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,038 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 41,026 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,428 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,495 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,083 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,385 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 25,632 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 20,194 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 16,070 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 12,141 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 10,771 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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Y31 SON is a 2001 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y31 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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Y31 SON is a 2001 Daimler V8, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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