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BU02 MVL

2002 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,433 mi
Last recorded81,433 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Daimler V854,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 MVL
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 81,433 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 80,991 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 73,580 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 73,580 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 64,477 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 64,477 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 55,236 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 54,291 miles

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

corrsion starting on rear offside floor.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 54,291 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

corrsion starting on rear offside floor.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,979 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 26 Jun 2009 48,526 miles

Nearside 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 21 Apr 2008 44,219 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,308 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 33,871 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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BU02 MVL is a 2002 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2002 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 54,112 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 BU02 MVL, 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 24 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU02 MVL registered?

BU02 MVL is a 2002 Daimler V8, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is BU02 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 MVL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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