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Y416 GBW

2001 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,101 mi
Last recorded135,101 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Daimler Super V883,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY416 GBW
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2025 135,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 134,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion to various parts of the vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2023 133,144 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 133,138 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 132,820 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 132,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear outer driveshafts have slight movement

general corrosion to underside

Pass 24 Mar 2020 128,578 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear outer driveshafts have slight movement

general corrosion to underside

Pass 4 Apr 2019 117,813 miles

Coolant leak ()

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Sight movement in both rear driveshaft joints.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 117,750 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coolant leak ()

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Fuel pipes corroded.

Slight movement in both rear driveshaft joints.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2009 105,342 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

knock heard from rear of vehicle but no problem found,advise further investigation

Fail 21 May 2009 105,335 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

knock heard from rear of vehicle but no problem found,advise further investigation

Pass 28 May 2008 89,917 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 74,999 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 64,946 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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Y416 GBW is a 2001 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y416 GBW, 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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Y416 GBW is a 2001 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 2 June 2001.

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