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BPU 181B

1964 Daimler V8 250

Red Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

83,029 mi
Last recorded83,029 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 1964 Daimler V8 25049,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPU 181B
MakeDaimler
ModelV8 250
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 83,029 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% 30%max (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% 30%max (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF OSF NSR OSR (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 83,028 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF OSF NSR OSR (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 83,028 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle or out (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering pivot point has excessive play Pittman arm bush (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Stop lamp not working on all the time (1.2.1b)

Oil leak gear box ()

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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BPU 181B is a 1964 Daimler V8 250 in Red with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 BPU 181B, 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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What year was BPU 181B registered?

BPU 181B is a 1964 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 13 February 1964.

Is BPU 181B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPU 181B shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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