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287 GYL

1963 Daimler Dart

Maroon Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,980 mi
Last recorded71,980 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1963 Daimler Dart42,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration287 GYL
MakeDaimler
ModelDart
Year1963
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 71,980 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 71,699 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 71,303 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 70,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 70,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 70,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 69,757 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 68,932 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 66,547 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

near side exhaust silencer support brackets deteriorating

Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,096 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside silencer cotton reel mounts detached

Fail 12 Nov 2015 65,095 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working works on dip beam (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light both (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside silencer cotton reel mounts detached

engine earth strap resting on exhaust

Pass 21 Nov 2014 62,195 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 62,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,484 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 56,775 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 55,950 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 52,758 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre side wall perished

Fail 8 Jun 2010 52,758 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f tyre side wall perished

Pass 23 May 2009 46,562 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 42,819 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 39,231 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 34,765 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Dart?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32
Stop lamp not working 13
Headlamp not working on main beam 13
Horn not working 11
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287 GYL is a 1963 Daimler Dart in Maroon with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1963 Daimler Dart models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 42,819 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 Dart fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 287 GYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Dart typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 63 years old, this Daimler Dart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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287 GYL is a 1963 Daimler Dart, first registered on 10 December 1963.

Is 287 GYL safe to buy?

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