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FS02 WAT

2002 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,512 mi
Last recorded86,512 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Daimler V854,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFS02 WAT
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 86,512 miles

engine management light on

Fail 10 Apr 2021 86,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine management light on

Pass 18 Apr 2019 83,172 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 80,883 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 77,341 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 75,241 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 75,241 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 74,526 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 68,326 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 61,619 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 55,724 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,724 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,552 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 23 Mar 2010 43,965 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,847 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 31,118 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,023 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 24,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 18,734 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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FS02 WAT is a 2002 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FS02 WAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FS02 WAT registered?

FS02 WAT is a 2002 Daimler V8, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is FS02 WAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FS02 WAT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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