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BPY 827B

1964 Daimler V8 250

Blue Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,534 mi
Last recorded39,534 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1964 Daimler V8 25049,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPY 827B
MakeDaimler
ModelV8 250
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 39,534 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 39,534 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rail slight corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 38,667 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 37,609 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 37,185 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 36,514 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,641 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,945 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 7,014 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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BPY 827B is a 1964 Daimler V8 250 in Blue with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BPY 827B, 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 BPY 827B registered?

BPY 827B is a 1964 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 22 October 1964.

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