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Y665 TLH

2001 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,286 mi
Last recorded117,286 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Daimler V867,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY665 TLH
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2024 117,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch marking in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt not functioning as intended All rear (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 114,526 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 110,379 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Wheel arch corroded both sides

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 106,823 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2019 106,809 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2018 95,424 miles

Front Inner keep a eye on both front inner wings by metal brake pipes corrosion near side rear tyre close to wear blocks and scrubbing on 3 of the 4 tyres both rear drivesharft uj jiont play movement

Pass 18 Sep 2017 83,215 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 82,817 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 82,817 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 82,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 81,497 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,833 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 80,474 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 78,124 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 78,127 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 74,169 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 71,067 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 69,862 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 67,829 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 64,858 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 61,204 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 52,134 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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Y665 TLH is a 2001 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y665 TLH, 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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Y665 TLH is a 2001 Daimler V8, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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