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Y579 OTL

2001 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

57,374 mi
Last recorded57,374 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Daimler V867,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 OTL
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 57,374 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 May 2025 57,222 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 57,112 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 57,106 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 57,010 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 56,726 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 56,011 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,987 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 55,959 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 55,892 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,525 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 52,822 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 50,238 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 50,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,189 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 42,157 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 37,930 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 35,623 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler V8?

Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,164
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,052
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 495
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 422
parking brake recording little or no effort 308
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Y579 OTL is a 2001 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2001 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 67,829 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y579 OTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 25 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y579 OTL registered?

Y579 OTL is a 2001 Daimler V8, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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