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20 SKT

1965 Daimler V8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,127 mi
Last recorded28,127 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 1965 Daimler V858,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 SKT
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 28,127 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner whelarch - chassis near brake componants (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill-floor near the rear spring hanger anchorage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 28,096 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 27,768 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 27,704 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 27,677 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 27,647 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 27,590 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 27,536 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 27,429 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 27,343 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 27,307 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 27,307 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 27,262 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 27,155 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 27,275 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 27,275 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 27,032 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 27,029 miles

Offside Inner Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust smoke from right hand exhaust pipe - not excessive at present.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 26,974 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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20 SKT is a 1965 Daimler V8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1965 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 58,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 20 SKT, 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 61 years old, this Daimler V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 20 SKT registered?

20 SKT is a 1965 Daimler V8, first registered on 19 August 1965.

Is 20 SKT safe to buy?

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