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397 TAE

1963 Daimler Dart

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229 mi
Last recorded229 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1963 Daimler Dart42,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration397 TAE
MakeDaimler
ModelDart
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 229 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 229 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 225 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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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397 TAE is a 1963 Daimler Dart in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 397 TAE, 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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What year was 397 TAE registered?

397 TAE is a 1963 Daimler Dart, first registered on 1 August 1963.

Is 397 TAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 397 TAE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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