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MGJ 968

1951 Daimler V8

White Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,133 mi
Last recorded38,133 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGJ 968
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1951
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2012 38,133 miles

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

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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MGJ 968 is a 1951 Daimler V8 in White with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MGJ 968, 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 75 years old, this Daimler V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MGJ 968 registered?

MGJ 968 is a 1951 Daimler V8, first registered on 23 July 1951.

Is MGJ 968 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGJ 968 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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