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DKH 300C

1965 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,316 mi
Last recorded68,316 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1965 Daimler V858,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKH 300C
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 68,315 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear wheel nuts fitted wrong way round

Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,865 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 67,697 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Mar 2010 67,272 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 66,976 miles

os front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2008 66,694 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 66,418 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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DKH 300C is a 1965 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DKH 300C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DKH 300C?

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What year was DKH 300C registered?

DKH 300C is a 1965 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 April 1965.

Is DKH 300C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKH 300C shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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