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GPF 223C

1965 Daimler V8

Gold Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

18,466 mi
Last recorded18,466 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1965 Daimler V858,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPF 223C
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1965
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 18,466 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2022 18,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2021 17,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 17,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated brake fluid leaking onto disc (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering drop arm to drag link (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle oil on brake back plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 16,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 16,968 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 16,391 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 14,915 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 13,731 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 13,544 miles

near side & offside rear hub seals leaking

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 12 May 2016 13,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side & offside rear hub seals leaking

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 15 May 2015 13,240 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 12,847 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 12,371 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 11,705 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 10,769 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 9,322 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 8,157 miles

Oil leak

all tyres slightly perished

nearside exhaust touching on rear floor

Pass 13 May 2008 7,381 miles

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

all four tyres perished

rear diff slight oil leak

steering box damp

steering box slight play bottom shaft to idle arm

Pass 22 May 2007 6,855 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 5,534 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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GPF 223C is a 1965 Daimler V8 in Gold with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GPF 223C, 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 GPF 223C registered?

GPF 223C is a 1965 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 February 1965.

Is GPF 223C safe to buy?

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