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Y149 PLB

2001 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,052 mi
Last recorded130,052 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Daimler Super V883,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 PLB
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 130,052 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 130,044 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 127,505 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 127,237 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 126,482 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 126,085 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 125,835 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 125,773 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 125,471 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 124,379 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 123,793 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 122,664 miles

Nearside Front slight play

Offside Front inner wing corroded but not weakened

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front mounting area both sides (2.4.G.1)

exhaust mid-section corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 119,268 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 116,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear subframe corroded slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2012 112,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 112,652 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 105,831 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 98,756 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 92,855 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 86,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 81,650 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 69,737 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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Y149 PLB is a 2001 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 83,825 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y149 PLB, 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 25 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y149 PLB is a 2001 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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