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AEV 588F

1968 Daimler V8 250

Green Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,884 mi
Last recorded66,884 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 1968 Daimler V8 25058,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEV 588F
MakeDaimler
ModelV8 250
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 66,884 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 66,436 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 65,870 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 65,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Letters- A,V and F (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside and nearside rear outriggers are slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

slight gear oil leak from nearside rear hub back plate

Fail 7 Jan 2016 65,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Letters- A,V and F (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear outriggers are slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

slight gear oil leak from nearside rear hub back plate

Pass 25 Feb 2015 64,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to the outer side wall

Pass 8 Jan 2014 64,893 miles

offside front lower wing is slightly corroded.

slight wear and play in both the centre steering arm bushes

slight weep of gear oil from offside and nearside rear hub seals

Fail 8 Jan 2014 64,893 miles

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

offside front lower wing is slightly corroded.

slight wear and play in both the centre steering arm bushes

slight weep of gear oil from offside and nearside rear hub seals

Pass 16 Nov 2012 64,720 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 64,241 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 64,029 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 63,794 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 63,794 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 63,202 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 62,132 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 62,132 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 60,651 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 60,502 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler V8 250?

Based on 4,309 MOT tests across 489 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
brake binding 73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
Stop lamp not working 67
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AEV 588F is a 1968 Daimler V8 250 in Green with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1968 Daimler V8 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 58,180 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 250 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AEV 588F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 58 years old, this Daimler V8 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AEV 588F registered?

AEV 588F is a 1968 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 22 April 1968.

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