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G5 EVG

2002 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,302 mi
Last recorded90,302 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Daimler V854,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 EVG
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 90,302 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 90,302 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Also boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 89,099 miles

EML Lamp Illuminated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 87,922 miles

Heavy non-structural corrosion to offside outer sill area

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 87,922 miles

Heavy non-structural corrosion to offside outer sill area

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 86,787 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 86,786 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2022 84,492 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 83,582 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Middle mirror missing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Feb 2021 83,582 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Middle mirror missing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 81,072 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 77,401 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 77,401 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 76,664 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 75,906 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 75,286 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 75,062 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 74,326 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 72,251 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 65,242 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 65,242 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 60,579 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 55,269 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 49,123 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 41,987 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 41,987 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 36,636 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 30,954 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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G5 EVG is a 2002 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G5 EVG, 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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G5 EVG is a 2002 Daimler V8, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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