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GOB 46D

1966 Daimler V8

White Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,200 mi
Last recorded13,200 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1966 Daimler V863,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOB 46D
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 13,200 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 13,243 miles

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

brake fluid mist on offside front caliper

Fail 16 Jun 2006 13,233 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

slight play in steering box drop arm

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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GOB 46D is a 1966 Daimler V8 in White with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1966 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 63,260 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 GOB 46D, 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 60 years old, this Daimler V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GOB 46D registered?

GOB 46D is a 1966 Daimler V8, first registered on 18 April 1966.

Is GOB 46D safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOB 46D shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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