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Y542 WDA

2001 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,805 mi
Last recorded122,805 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Daimler Super V883,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 WDA
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 122,805 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Various areas underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 122,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill,jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower wishbone plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower Wishbone Plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Various areas underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 121,942 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 121,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mounting corroded and hold (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre`s outer edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level low

Pass 16 Oct 2019 118,207 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear diff oil leaks

Fail 9 Oct 2019 117,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear diff oil leaks

Pass 4 Oct 2018 111,638 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 104,263 miles

Nearside Front underside sill to floor area corroded and hold

Offside Front underside sill to floor area corroded and hold

Fail 28 Sep 2017 104,263 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front underside sill to floor area corroded and hold

Offside Front underside sill to floor area corroded and hold

Pass 12 Oct 2016 94,993 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 87,130 miles

none obligatory door mirror not giving a clear view to the rear

Pass 15 Oct 2014 77,994 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 67,896 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre coming close to the wear indicator

Fail 14 Oct 2013 67,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre coming close to the wear indicator

Pass 8 Feb 2012 51,471 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 51,471 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 45,426 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,177 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 41,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 36,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,630 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 28,156 miles

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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Y542 WDA is a 2001 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y542 WDA, 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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Y542 WDA is a 2001 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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