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9776 VB

1963 Daimler V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,716 mi
Last recorded80,716 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1963 Daimler V832,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9776 VB
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1963
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 80,716 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 79,351 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Aug 2024 78,121 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 76,949 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 75,475 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 73,898 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 72,986 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 72,986 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 71,971 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 71,971 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2017 69,410 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratches (8.3.1a)

nearside front door catch worn

Pass 10 Jun 2016 68,430 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratches (8.3.1a)

n/s f door catch worn

o/s steering gaiter perished

oil leaks

Fail 9 Jun 2016 68,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratches (8.3.1a)

n/s f door catch worn

o/s steering gaiter perished

oil leaks

Pass 3 Jun 2015 67,544 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r exhaust tailpipe rubber mount split

Pass 2 Jun 2014 66,754 miles

Front crossmember slightly corroded.

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight exhaust blow from o/s/f clamp.(behind flexi)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 66,047 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil Leak from engine and rear axel.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 65,102 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 64,594 miles

slight play in n/s inner track rod

Pass 26 Jun 2010 63,649 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 62,635 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 61,425 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 60,009 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 59,187 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 58,568 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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9776 VB is a 1963 Daimler V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 9776 VB, 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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9776 VB is a 1963 Daimler V8, first registered on 25 July 1963.

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