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808 TPC

1961 Daimler Super V8

Cream Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,147 mi
Last recorded16,147 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

Registration808 TPC
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1961
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 16,147 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 15,830 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 15,604 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 15,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering As marked (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale missing And insecure. (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering As marked (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 14,787 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 14,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 14,574 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering very heavy

Fail 4 Aug 2011 14,674 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering very heavy

Fail 5 Jun 2009 14,658 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 14,319 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

steering stiff to operate

How Reliable is the Daimler Super V8?

Based on 11,576 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
2,238
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 342
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 118
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808 TPC is a 1961 Daimler Super V8 in Cream with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Daimler Super V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 808 TPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Super V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 65 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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808 TPC is a 1961 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 24 February 1961.

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