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816 GVK

1963 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,254 mi
Last recorded54,254 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1963 Daimler V832,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration816 GVK
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 54,254 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 54,254 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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816 GVK is a 1963 Daimler V8 in Red with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 816 GVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 816 GVK registered?

816 GVK is a 1963 Daimler V8, first registered on 16 May 1963.

Is 816 GVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 816 GVK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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