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Y66 SCL

2001 Daimler V8

White Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

71,324 mi
Last recorded71,324 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Daimler V867,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY66 SCL
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 71,324 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 70,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 70,571 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 69,890 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 68,780 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 67,079 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 65,913 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 65,913 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 64,462 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 63,609 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 62,325 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 60,932 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 58,072 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 21 May 2012 55,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 May 2011 49,746 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 47,531 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,158 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 39,150 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,991 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,133 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 33,034 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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Y66 SCL is a 2001 Daimler V8 in White with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y66 SCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y66 SCL registered?

Y66 SCL is a 2001 Daimler V8, first registered on 5 April 2001.

Is Y66 SCL safe to buy?

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