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FKG 573C

1965 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

60,889 mi
Last recorded60,889 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1965 Daimler V858,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKG 573C
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 60,889 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 60,427 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 60,427 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 60,402 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

borderline binding in both rear brakes

borderline deterioration/movement at nearside front shock absorber lower mounting bush

both hand brake return springs require attention

corrosion in offside front brake pipes at caliper area

nearside front under sill corroded & holed, corrosion nearside front outer sill

offside front suspension bump stop missing

offside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 11 Oct 2012 60,168 miles

borderline binding in both rear & offside front brakes, attention required.

borderline deterioration in front subframe mounting block, offside front.

corrosion in nearside outer sill

front brake pipe across front cross member would benefit from more support clips

nearside front under sill corroded & holed

nearside rear hand brake linkage return spring requires attention

Fail 9 Oct 2012 60,168 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

borderline binding in both rear & offside front brakes, attention required.

borderline deterioration in front subframe mounting block, offside front.

corrosion in nearside outer sill

front brake pipe across front cross member would benefit from more support clips

nearside front under sill corroded & holed

nearside rear hand brake linkage return spring requires attention

Pass 18 Oct 2011 59,878 miles

nearside front under sill corroded & holed

nearside rear hand brake linkage return spring recommend attention

slight binding in offside front brake, would benefit from further attention

Fail 14 Oct 2011 59,870 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

nearside front under sill corroded & holed

nearside rear hand brake linkage return spring recommend attention

Pass 5 Oct 2010 59,565 miles

front subframe mounting blocks in poor condition(bonding)

nearside front under sill corroded and holed

Fail 24 Sep 2010 59,565 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front subframe mounting blocks in poor condition (bonding)

nearside front outer sill (front end) corroded & holed

nearside front under sill corroded & holed

Pass 23 Sep 2009 59,193 miles

binding in both rear & offside front brakes (would benefit from attention)

corrosion in vehicle generally

nearside front under & outer sill corroded & holed

nearside rear hand brake return spring at caliper insecure

offside rear hand brake return spring missing at caliper

rear axle tie bar bushes in poor condition

Fail 22 Jul 2009 59,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

corrosion in vehicle generally

nearside front under and outer sill corroded and holed

nearside rear hand brake return spring at caliper insecure

offside rear hand brake return spring missing at caliper

slight binding in both rear and offside front brakes

Pass 22 Jul 2008 58,711 miles

advanced to border line deterioration/perishing in nearside front flexy brake hose

corrosion nearside outer sill

corrosion offside front floor

nearside front outer sill corroded & holed

nearside front under sill corroded & holed

slight binding offside front brake

Fail 22 Jul 2008 58,711 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advanced to border line deterioration/perishing in nearside front flexy brake hose

corrosion nearside outer sill

corrosion offside front floor

nearside front outer sill corroded & holed

nearside front under sill corroded & holed

slight binding offside front brake

Pass 30 Jul 2007 57,952 miles

nearside front under sill corroded & holed

nearside outer sill corroded & holed

nearside rear exhaust rubber poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2006 57,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

excessive corrosion nearside front under sill, corrosion in both under sills and offside front inner arch panel

Fail 8 Jul 2006 57,768 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

BORDER LINE WEAR/MOVEMENT IN STEERING BOX DROP ARM BUSH TO DRAG LINK (RECOMMEND ATTENTION)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advanced to border line wear/movement in nearside top swivel joint

both rear exhaust rubbers poor condition

excessive corrosion in nearside front under sill, corrosion in both under sills and offside front inner arch panel.offside under sill heavily under sealed.

nearside front flexy brake hose close to suspension on lock to lock check

slight wear nearside idler arm bush

tight spot nearside rear brake,slight binding offside front brake

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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FKG 573C is a 1965 Daimler V8 in Green with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FKG 573C, 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 FKG 573C registered?

FKG 573C is a 1965 Daimler V8, first registered on 21 October 1965.

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