MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,831 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak engine rear main-seal ()
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak engine rear main-seal ()
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Oil leak
Slight wear in steering box
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Free play at steering wheel approaching wear limits
Wear in steering box output shaft
Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Free play at steering wheel approaching wear limits
Wear in steering box output shaft
Dust boots missing from steering/suspension joints (various)
Slight play in various steering joints
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Wear detected in steering box and idler assembly
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Wear detected in steering box and idler assembly
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Dust boots missing from two steering joints and offside front lower swivel joint
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside steering side rod joint dust boots missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Daimler V8 250?
Based on 4,309 MOT tests across 489 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DFM 16 is a 1965 Daimler V8 250 in Blue with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
Across all 1965 Daimler V8 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 52,174 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 DFM 16, 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 61 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 DFM 16 registered?
DFM 16 is a 1965 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 6 December 1965.
Is DFM 16 safe to buy?
The MOT history for DFM 16 shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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