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DAP 785C

1965 Daimler V8

Maroon Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

78,143 mi
Last recorded78,143 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1965 Daimler V858,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAP 785C
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1965
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2016 78,143 miles

Fuel system component leaking Pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear wheel arch covers insicure

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear axel arm bushes cracked and split

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 78,140 miles

Offside front tyre distorted

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 78,135 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front tyre distorted

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 78,129 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre distorted

Offside front tyre distorted

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear diff leaking

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 78,079 miles

jacking points been welded

n/s front anti roll bar link bush worn

n/s front top and bottom ball joint gaiters split

o/s front lower ball joint gaiter split

oil leak n/s rear hub

oil leaks

Pass 12 Sep 2006 78,073 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 78,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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DAP 785C is a 1965 Daimler V8 in Maroon with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1965 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 58,711 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 DAP 785C, 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 61 years old, this Daimler V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DAP 785C registered?

DAP 785C is a 1965 Daimler V8, first registered on 15 January 1965.

Is DAP 785C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAP 785C shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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