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ARB 544A

1963 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,131 mi
Last recorded95,131 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1963 Daimler V832,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARB 544A
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 95,131 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 95,045 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 95,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 94,861 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2011 93,950 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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ARB 544A is a 1963 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ARB 544A, 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 ARB 544A registered?

ARB 544A is a 1963 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 June 1963.

Is ARB 544A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARB 544A shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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