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5014 RU

1963 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

13,558 mi
Last recorded13,558 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1963 Daimler V832,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5014 RU
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1963
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 13,558 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 12,820 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 11,263 miles

Oil leak filter dripping ()

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in centre drag link bushes

Fail 22 Sep 2017 11,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part on top arm (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak filter dripping ()

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in centre drag link bushes

Pass 12 Oct 2016 10,500 miles

slight play in steering idler

Fail 10 Oct 2016 10,491 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

slight play in steering idler

Pass 14 Oct 2015 10,020 miles

n/s/f and rear brake hose running close to suspension

service brake efficiency only 50 %

slight play in drag link bush

slight runout on brakes

Pass 16 Oct 2014 9,210 miles

Oil leak

slight oil weep from o/s rear half shaft seal

Fail 29 Sep 2014 9,142 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s rear brake disc corroding

slight oil weep from o/s rear half shaft seal

Fail 20 Dec 2013 8,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear axle has a slight oil leak from both outer end seals

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 8,441 miles

Oil leak

Rear axle has a slight oil leak from both outer end seals

Pass 8 Oct 2012 7,703 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 7,433 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 6,976 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 6,963 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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5014 RU is a 1963 Daimler V8 in Black with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1963 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 32,630 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 5014 RU, 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 63 years old, this Daimler V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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5014 RU is a 1963 Daimler V8, first registered on 5 June 1963.

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