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FAW 125C

1965 Daimler V8 250

Red Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

90,090 mi
Last recorded90,090 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 1965 Daimler V8 25052,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAW 125C
MakeDaimler
ModelV8 250
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 90,090 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 90,089 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 89,749 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 89,749 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 89,442 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 89,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 89,178 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 88,869 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,539 miles

Front subframe surface corrosion

Offside front bumpstop missing

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2015 88,536 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front exhaust blowing on flexible section

Front subframe surface corrosion

Offside front bumpstop missing

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2014 88,522 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 88,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 88,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 88,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 88,249 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 88,198 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 87,110 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2009 87,105 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 86,515 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 85,829 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 85,829 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 19 Aug 2006 85,166 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 85,166 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler V8 250?

Based on 4,309 MOT tests across 489 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
brake binding 73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
Stop lamp not working 67
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FAW 125C is a 1965 Daimler V8 250 in Red with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FAW 125C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FAW 125C registered?

FAW 125C is a 1965 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 18 March 1965.

Is FAW 125C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAW 125C shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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