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V8 MMD

2001 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,908 mi
Last recorded93,908 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Daimler V867,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 MMD
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 93,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 91,248 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 85,117 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 858,766 miles

Power steering component leaking pas rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 77,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 77,508 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Headlamp lens seriously defective dip (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 68,207 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 68,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 62,189 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 62,184 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,060 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 39,056 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 38,794 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 36,699 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 33,535 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,781 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,008 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 20,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 13,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering rack damp. No obvious leak at test.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 9,687 miles

Steering rack damp. NO obvious leak at test.

Pass 13 Jun 2005 7,482 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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V8 MMD is a 2001 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 V8 MMD, 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.

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What year was V8 MMD registered?

V8 MMD is a 2001 Daimler V8, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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