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SR02 OFK

2002 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,118 mi
Last recorded91,118 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Daimler V854,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR02 OFK
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 91,118 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 88,351 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

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

Oil leak dif ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 85,430 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 81,455 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak rear pinion

slight play rear hubs

Fail 18 Feb 2015 81,455 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak rear pinion

slight play rear hubs

Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,523 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

tyres worn edges

Fail 12 Sep 2013 77,523 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

tyres worn edges

Pass 15 Sep 2012 67,183 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

oil leak rear diff

slight play drive shaft outer ujs

Fail 13 Sep 2012 67,183 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

oil leak rear diff

slight play drive shaft outer ujs

Pass 29 Aug 2011 52,673 miles

slight oil leak at diff

slight play felt at top of rear hubs

wiper poor

Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,616 miles

oil leak at diff

Pass 18 Sep 2009 46,347 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 46,374 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 36,063 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 30,609 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,128 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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SR02 OFK is a 2002 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SR02 OFK, 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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SR02 OFK is a 2002 Daimler V8, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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