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Y546 BAR

2001 Daimler Super V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,887 mi
Last recorded60,887 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Daimler Super V883,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY546 BAR
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 60,887 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 59,285 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 57,686 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 57,659 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 57,528 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 57,528 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 57,449 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 57,003 miles

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

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

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

steering rack bushes slight movement

Fail 13 Sep 2019 57,003 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

steering rack bushes slight movement

Pass 14 Sep 2018 56,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front chassis slight corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2017 56,340 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front chassis outer skins corroded/split (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 56,224 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 55,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer skin corroded/ split (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer skin corroded/ split (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,498 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,470 miles

o/s and n/s front chassis outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,374 miles

o/s and n/s front chassis (under wheel arch) outer skins corroded & split

Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,198 miles

nearside mirror body insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2010 54,783 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s and o/s sill to floor corroded

n/s/r exhaust baffle loose

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut

rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,587 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust n/s/r silencer baffle loose

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2008 54,412 miles

small cut in o/s front tyre outer side wall

Pass 24 Sep 2007 51,220 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front tyre has cut on outer side wall

Fail 24 Sep 2007 51,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front tyre has cut on outer side wall

Pass 9 May 2006 48,658 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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Y546 BAR is a 2001 Daimler Super V8 in Black 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 Y546 BAR, 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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Y546 BAR is a 2001 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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