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HGJ 627C

1965 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,686 mi
Last recorded6,686 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1965 Daimler V858,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGJ 627C
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 6,686 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 6,686 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 6,228 miles

inner rear wing body panel corroded

inner rear wing body panel corroded

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 6,228 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

inner rear wing body panel corroded

inner rear wing body panel corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 6,031 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bodywork;corrosion at both rear wheel arches.

corrosion at floor pan at inner of offside sill.

nearside front tyre valve perishing.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 5,808 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 5,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 5,182 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 4,588 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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HGJ 627C is a 1965 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HGJ 627C, 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 HGJ 627C registered?

HGJ 627C is a 1965 Daimler V8, first registered on 18 June 1965.

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