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BHW 423A

1963 Daimler V8 250

Blue Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,355 mi
Last recorded15,355 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1963 Daimler V8 25042,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHW 423A
MakeDaimler
ModelV8 250
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 15,355 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 15,325 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 15,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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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BHW 423A is a 1963 Daimler V8 250 in Blue with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1963 Daimler V8 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 42,302 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 BHW 423A, 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 63 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 BHW 423A registered?

BHW 423A is a 1963 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 25 March 1963.

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The MOT history for BHW 423A shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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