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HKJ 216D

1966 Daimler V8 250

Grey Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,833 mi
Last recorded85,833 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1966 Daimler V8 25072,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKJ 216D
MakeDaimler
ModelV8 250
Year1966
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 85,833 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 85,827 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 85,502 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 85,167 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 85,167 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 84,626 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 84,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 84,342 miles

both front anti-roll bar "D" bushes worn

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 83,781 miles

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

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

steering box has a slight oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 83,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber bottom bushes deteriorated

centre exhaust "C" clamps corroded

steering box has a slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 83,450 miles

corrosion in front coil springs

front anti roll bar body mounts worn

oil leaks

Fail 18 Jul 2013 83,450 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

corrosion in front coil springs

front anti roll bar body mounts worn

oil leaks

Pass 1 Jun 2012 83,369 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 82,596 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 81,999 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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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HKJ 216D is a 1966 Daimler V8 250 in Grey with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1966 Daimler V8 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 72,552 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HKJ 216D, 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 60 years old, this Daimler V8 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HKJ 216D registered?

HKJ 216D is a 1966 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 12 September 1966.

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