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EJ02 PLO

2002 Daimler Super V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,049 mi
Last recorded117,049 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Daimler Super V875,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 PLO
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 117,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 114,308 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear components corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2020 112,645 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 112,590 miles

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

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit wires around steering column (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective bolts missing in gearbox housing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 108,554 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 105,280 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 100,797 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 97,907 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 97,907 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 93,412 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 92,689 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 87,615 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 82,615 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 82,615 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 77,561 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 73,489 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 69,271 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 62,922 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 24 May 2007 56,597 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 48,892 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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EJ02 PLO is a 2002 Daimler Super V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2002 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 75,996 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 EJ02 PLO, 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 24 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ02 PLO is a 2002 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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