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LKE 561B

1964 Daimler V8 250

Green Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,533 mi
Last recorded77,533 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1964 Daimler V8 25049,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKE 561B
MakeDaimler
ModelV8 250
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 77,533 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust smokey at idle

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorating

nearside engine mounting bolts insecure

offside front tyre worn off on inside edge of tread

Fail 5 Feb 2011 77,529 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

exhaust smokey at idle

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorating

front subframe mountings separating

handbrake lever stiff to operate

nearside engine mounting bolts insecure

offside front tyre worn off on inside edge of tread

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2007 77,500 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2007 57,487 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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LKE 561B is a 1964 Daimler V8 250 in Green with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1964 Daimler V8 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 49,765 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 LKE 561B, 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 62 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 LKE 561B registered?

LKE 561B is a 1964 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 26 March 1964.

Is LKE 561B safe to buy?

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