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RJ51 SXX

2001 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

114,015 mi
Last recorded114,015 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Daimler V867,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 SXX
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 114,015 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 110,482 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 107,147 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 104,407 miles

Nearside rear arch repaired with tape

Fail 23 Jan 2023 104,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 101,980 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 99,364 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 96,892 miles

Nearside & Offside front tyres worn on inner

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 92,685 miles

Nearside & Offside front tyres slightly worn on inner

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front inner sill corroded outside any prescribed area

Fail 14 Jan 2019 92,685 miles

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

Nearside & Offside front tyres slightly worn on inner

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front inner sill corroded outside any prescribed area

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 89,632 miles

Nearside & Offside lower ball joints have slight lift

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2017 87,179 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 87,179 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 83,408 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 16 Jan 2015 79,872 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 79,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 78,459 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 73,507 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 69,064 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 62,443 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,329 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,238 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 48,196 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 45,585 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 42,478 miles

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

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

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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RJ51 SXX is a 2001 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2001 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 67,829 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ51 SXX, 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 25 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 RJ51 SXX registered?

RJ51 SXX is a 2001 Daimler V8, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is RJ51 SXX safe to buy?

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