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GUV 798C

1965 Daimler V8 250

Grey Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,864 mi
Last recorded54,864 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1965 Daimler V8 25052,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUV 798C
MakeDaimler
ModelV8 250
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2013 54,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside outer sills corroded and holed at front

Pass 6 Sep 2013 54,864 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside outer sills corroded and holed at front

Pass 12 Jul 2012 54,144 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 54,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GUV 798C is a 1965 Daimler V8 250 in Grey with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GUV 798C, 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.

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What year was GUV 798C registered?

GUV 798C is a 1965 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 19 November 1965.

Is GUV 798C safe to buy?

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