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PN02 DFP

2002 Daimler V8

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

61,818 mi
Last recorded61,818 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Daimler V854,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 DFP
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 61,818 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 61,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 61,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 61,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 61,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 60,079 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 59,596 miles

n/s and o/s front inner wings rusty .

Pass 12 Mar 2020 59,450 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 59,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2019 58,104 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis legs corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 56,073 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 56,061 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,919 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 53,919 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 51,760 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 49,335 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 47,819 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,074 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,983 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 Mar 2011 43,443 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,996 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,962 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,955 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,471 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 33,980 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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PN02 DFP is a 2002 Daimler V8 in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 PN02 DFP, 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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What year was PN02 DFP registered?

PN02 DFP is a 2002 Daimler V8, first registered on 13 April 2002.

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