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APH 705B

1964 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,295 mi
Last recorded40,295 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1964 Daimler V858,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPH 705B
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 40,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle presented undersealed impairing visual inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2017 40,233 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable steering bush (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 40,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable steering bush at steering box (2.2.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable steering bush (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 40,222 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 39,622 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 39,499 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 39,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from sump plug and oil filter

Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,208 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 39,033 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,534 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2010 38,534 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 38,453 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 38,295 miles

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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APH 705B is a 1964 Daimler V8 in Red with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1964 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 58,905 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 APH 705B, 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 62 years old, this Daimler V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of APH 705B?

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What year was APH 705B registered?

APH 705B is a 1964 Daimler V8, first registered on 26 February 1964.

Is APH 705B safe to buy?

The MOT history for APH 705B shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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