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840 NTV

1962 Daimler Dart

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,003 mi
Last recorded23,003 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1962 Daimler Dart39,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration840 NTV
MakeDaimler
ModelDart
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 23,003 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 22,515 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 21,817 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 21,817 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 21,199 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 20,262 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 19,733 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 18,112 miles

free play at steering box pivot point

Pass 13 Apr 2010 103,792 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,313 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 17,312 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 17,106 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 16,679 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 16,678 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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840 NTV is a 1962 Daimler Dart in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1962 Daimler Dart models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 39,569 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 840 NTV, 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 64 years old, this Daimler Dart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 840 NTV registered?

840 NTV is a 1962 Daimler Dart, first registered on 9 May 1962.

Is 840 NTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 840 NTV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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