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GRF 530B

1964 Daimler V8

Grey Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

35,319 mi
Last recorded35,319 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1964 Daimler V858,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRF 530B
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1964
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 35,319 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 35,264 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 35,171 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 35,106 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 35,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area adjacent to leaf spring front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper mounting bush excessively worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering idler bushes excessively worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm drop arm bushes excessively worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox rear mounting bush excessively deteriorated

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 34,761 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 33,959 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 32,529 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,760 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 30,392 miles

Differential leaking oil

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 30,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Differential leaking oil

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 28,859 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 26,950 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 25,223 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 23,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 21,500 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 20,253 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 20,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 18,080 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 18,080 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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GRF 530B is a 1964 Daimler V8 in Grey with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1964 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 58,905 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 GRF 530B, 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 62 years old, this Daimler V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GRF 530B registered?

GRF 530B is a 1964 Daimler V8, first registered on 16 March 1964.

Is GRF 530B safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRF 530B shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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