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CWE 838B

1964 Daimler V8

Grey Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,847 mi
Last recorded20,847 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1964 Daimler V858,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWE 838B
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1964
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 20,847 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 20,838 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2013 20,829 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 20,829 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,814 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 20,477 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 20,193 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,908 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 19,875 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 19,875 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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CWE 838B is a 1964 Daimler V8 in Grey with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1964 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 58,905 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 CWE 838B, 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 62 years old, this Daimler V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CWE 838B?

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What year was CWE 838B registered?

CWE 838B is a 1964 Daimler V8, first registered on 24 August 1964.

Is CWE 838B safe to buy?

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