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Y554 JEU

2001 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

157,758 mi
Last recorded157,758 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Daimler Super V883,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY554 JEU
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 157,758 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 156,750 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 154,723 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 154,685 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 154,282 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 150,718 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 148,279 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 144,217 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 143,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 143,221 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 141,591 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 May 2015 141,065 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2014 138,495 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 134,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 134,739 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 134,474 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

corrosion started in nearside and offside front outer chassis panels close to spring mounting points

Fail 17 Apr 2012 134,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

corrosion started in nearside and offside front outer chassis panels close to spring mounting points

Pass 19 Apr 2011 133,604 miles

nearside and offside front chassis outer skin panels started to corrode close to subframe mounting points

Pass 26 Apr 2010 132,040 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 127,645 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 123,203 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 114,069 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 106,246 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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Y554 JEU is a 2001 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y554 JEU, 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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Y554 JEU is a 2001 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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