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OY52 TGU

2002 Daimler Super V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,090 mi
Last recorded77,090 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Daimler Super V875,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 TGU
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 77,090 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 76,656 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body component corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2023 76,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

under body components corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2022 75,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 74,795 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Sides Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 73,353 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 20 Aug 2019 72,675 miles

Hand brake travel

Nearside Front Coil spring worn And off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn Anmd off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cataylist (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn And off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 72,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hand brake travel

Nearside Front Coil spring worn And off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn Anmd off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cataylist (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn And off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 71,875 miles

Under covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2017 69,440 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Oil leak slight ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 69,440 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 64,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 64,733 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 60,593 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 54,746 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 54,746 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 49,218 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 43,743 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 43,734 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,719 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 39,692 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 39,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 33,148 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 29,899 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,385 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,736 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 21,052 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 16,429 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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OY52 TGU is a 2002 Daimler Super 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 Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 75,996 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 Super V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY52 TGU, 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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OY52 TGU is a 2002 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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