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Y591 PBU

2001 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,902 mi
Last recorded88,902 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Daimler V867,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY591 PBU
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 88,902 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 88,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2019 79,974 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 79,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 73,355 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 12 May 2017 69,640 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 8 May 2017 69,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

engine managment light on

oil low

Pass 17 May 2016 66,197 miles

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

enginemanagment light on

Pass 8 May 2015 61,812 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 58,289 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 54,676 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 48,981 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 43,574 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,177 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 33,009 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 26,329 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 26,325 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 May 2007 22,044 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 17,165 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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Y591 PBU is a 2001 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y591 PBU, 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 Y591 PBU registered?

Y591 PBU is a 2001 Daimler V8, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y591 PBU safe to buy?

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