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DV51 GZE

2001 Daimler Super V8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,732 mi
Last recorded97,732 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Daimler Super V883,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 GZE
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 97,732 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 96,406 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 95,285 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 82,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 79,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

front exhaust flexy bracket broken

Pass 7 Nov 2011 70,857 miles

slight play in both rear drive shafts

Fail 7 Nov 2011 70,857 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in both rear drive shafts

Pass 15 Nov 2010 60,132 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 50,031 miles

damage to n/s front tyre outer side wall

Pass 14 Jan 2008 30,301 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 30,241 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 20,057 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 13,432 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Super V8?

Based on 11,576 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
2,238
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 342
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 118
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DV51 GZE is a 2001 Daimler Super V8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 83,825 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Super V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV51 GZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Super V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DV51 GZE is a 2001 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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