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Y485 GDU

2001 Daimler Super V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

108,453 mi
Last recorded108,453 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Daimler Super V883,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY485 GDU
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 108,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 108,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 108,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 108,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 108,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 108,210 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 107,955 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low

Fail 21 Jan 2022 107,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low

Pass 7 Jan 2021 107,748 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 107,118 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 106,509 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 105,740 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 105,111 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 104,257 miles

rear metal fuel pipe corroded

some corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Pass 14 May 2014 103,695 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 103,025 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 101,311 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 98,637 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 97,563 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 96,460 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 95,292 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 93,545 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 91,015 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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Y485 GDU is a 2001 Daimler Super V8 in Red 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 Y485 GDU, 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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Y485 GDU is a 2001 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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