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HLN 333C

1965 Daimler V8 250

Gold Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,746 mi
Last recorded48,746 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1965 Daimler V8 25052,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLN 333C
MakeDaimler
ModelV8 250
Year1965
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 48,746 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 47,525 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 46,217 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 46,050 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 45,495 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 45,485 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 45,453 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 45,381 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leaks

Pass 9 Feb 2012 45,306 miles

All suspension bushes starting to perish.

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

O/s steering idler bush perishing.

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake hose slightly twisted.

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 45,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All suspension bushes starting to perish.

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

O/s steering idler bush perishing.

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake hose slightly twisted.

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 45,193 miles

All suspension bushes perishing.

Coolant leak

Corrosion to o/s/r jacking tube.

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight corrosion to brake discs.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 45,193 miles

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

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

All suspension bushes perishing.

Coolant leak

Corrosion to o/s/r jacking tube.

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight corrosion to brake discs.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 44,941 miles

Oil leak

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/s steering idler bush slightly perished.

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight smoking from exhaust.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 44,515 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 44,045 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 43,568 miles

Steering Slightly Tight

Water Pump Leaking Badly

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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HLN 333C is a 1965 Daimler V8 250 in Gold with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HLN 333C, 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 HLN 333C registered?

HLN 333C is a 1965 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 4 June 1965.

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