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Y81 CBT

2001 Daimler V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,432 mi
Last recorded109,432 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Daimler V867,829 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 CBT
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 109,432 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 108,735 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 105,553 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 102,410 miles

Possible bad contact on nearside headlight

Fail 17 Jun 2016 102,410 miles

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

Braking system leaking Front to rear pipe at centre joint (3.6.A.1)

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

Possible bad contact on nearside headlight

Pass 19 Jun 2015 98,646 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 98,600 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine Light On

Pass 12 Jun 2014 95,387 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 94,858 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 94,625 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 94,611 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Apr 2012 91,078 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 85,171 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 79,233 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 71,580 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 71,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2008 63,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 May 2008 62,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2007 53,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Wiper Bade Deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2006 43,893 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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Y81 CBT is a 2001 Daimler V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y81 CBT, 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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Y81 CBT is a 2001 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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