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W658 AVE

2000 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,963 mi
Last recorded122,963 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Daimler Super V890,371 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW658 AVE
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 122,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play on both rear wheels

vehicle has light corrosion to underside

Fail 30 Jan 2015 122,962 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play on both rear wheels

vehicle has light corrosion to underside

Fail 15 Dec 2014 122,962 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play on both rear wheels

vehicle has light corrosion on underside

Pass 29 Aug 2013 122,679 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 119,682 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 119,413 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 110,744 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 110,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 108,016 miles

both inner sills have slight corrosion

both inner wheel arches have slight corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2009 106,414 miles

both front inner wings rusty behind shockers

Fail 30 Sep 2009 106,414 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front inner wings rusty behind shockers

Pass 4 Apr 2008 98,629 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 91,435 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 91,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 85,070 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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W658 AVE is a 2000 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 90,371 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 W658 AVE, 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 26 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W658 AVE is a 2000 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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