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YY02 HKV

2002 Daimler V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

91,017 mi
Last recorded91,017 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Daimler V854,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 HKV
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 91,017 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 90,669 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 90,665 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 90,543 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 90,196 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 90,100 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 89,726 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 88,952 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 87,771 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 86,896 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 86,194 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 85,186 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 84,679 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 83,646 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 83,605 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

advise o/s/rear floor corr,n/s/fchassis rail corr o/s+ n/s/f inner wings corr

Pass 19 Jan 2012 82,198 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 82,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 78,411 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 78,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 74,021 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 74,021 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 70,885 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 67,365 miles

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 59,836 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 50,917 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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YY02 HKV is a 2002 Daimler V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YY02 HKV, 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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YY02 HKV is a 2002 Daimler V8, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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