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AXJ 977B

1964 Daimler V8 250

Gold Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,271 mi
Last recorded53,271 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1964 Daimler V8 25049,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXJ 977B
MakeDaimler
ModelV8 250
Year1964
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 53,271 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 52,318 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front outer body corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front jacking point corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension corroded

Steering rack bushes slight play

Fail 19 Sep 2019 52,318 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet cable snapped

Nearside Front Outer body corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front jacking point badly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear dif leaking

Rear suspension corroded

Steering rack has play in mount bushes

Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

water pump leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2016 51,356 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 50,993 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 50,537 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 50,132 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside front floors and jacking point areas

some run out to rear brake discs

Pass 3 Jul 2012 49,669 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 49,666 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

offside front floor corroded not with in 30cm of any mouting point

offside front jacking point corroded not with in 30cm of any mounting point

Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,007 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion to both front out riggers and jacking points

run out to front and rear brake discs

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 3 Jun 2011 49,007 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion to both front out riggers and jacking points

run out to front and rear brake discs

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,394 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Jun 2010 48,394 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,786 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front jacking point corroded not with in 30mm of any mounting point

Fail 19 Jun 2009 47,786 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front jacking point corroded not with in 30mm of any mounting point

Pass 30 May 2008 47,043 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2007 46,364 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 45,989 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 45,624 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 45,624 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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AXJ 977B is a 1964 Daimler V8 250 in Gold with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1964 Daimler V8 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 49,765 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 AXJ 977B, 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 62 years old, this Daimler V8 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AXJ 977B is a 1964 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 1 December 1964.

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