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EAF 852C

1965 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

9,318 mi
Last recorded9,318 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1965 Daimler V858,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAF 852C
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 9,318 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

general body corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2012 9,318 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

general body corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 9,193 miles

corossion to n/s/f sill to floor panel

corossion to rear boot floor/valance panal

diff oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 8,709 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

oil leak rear axle pinion seal area

steering idler n/s has slight wear in bearing assy

Fail 29 Sep 2010 8,709 miles

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

oil leak rear axle pinion seal area

steering idler n/s has slight wear in bearing assy

Pass 12 Aug 2009 8,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

no rear seat belts . rear lower panel /bumper fixing area rusting

Fail 11 Aug 2009 8,212 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

no rear seat belts . rear lower panel /bumper fixing area rusting

Pass 22 May 2008 6,923 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 6,086 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2006 5,333 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear fog lamp removed

Pass 21 Mar 2006 5,333 miles

rear fog lamp removed

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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EAF 852C is a 1965 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EAF 852C, 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

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What year was EAF 852C registered?

EAF 852C is a 1965 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 December 1965.

Is EAF 852C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAF 852C shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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