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M8 WBD

2002 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,583 mi
Last recorded97,583 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Daimler Super V875,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 WBD
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 97,583 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 96,319 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 94,787 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 92,498 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 90,990 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 89,150 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 88,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at offside catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

chassis corroded nearside and offside front and rear

Fail 21 Jul 2020 88,097 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at offside catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 83,067 miles

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

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

chassis corroded nearside and offside front and rear

Fail 1 Aug 2019 83,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

chassis corroded nearside and offside front and rear

Pass 10 May 2018 77,867 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 May 2017 73,652 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 73,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Apr 2016 71,326 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases os,ns cats weak (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 69,702 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 68,740 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 64,111 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012

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 13 Apr 2011 59,784 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise front discos slightly crodded inners

Pass 13 Apr 2010 57,693 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 54,403 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,593 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 45,126 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 34,338 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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M8 WBD is a 2002 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M8 WBD, 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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M8 WBD is a 2002 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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