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PKL 763G

1968 Daimler V8 250

Red Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

34,168 mi
Last recorded34,168 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1968 Daimler V8 25058,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKL 763G
MakeDaimler
ModelV8 250
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 34,168 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 34,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,761 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 33,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 33,664 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 32,969 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 32,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,724 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre propshaft mounting insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2010 32,724 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

centre propshaft mountig insecure

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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PKL 763G is a 1968 Daimler V8 250 in Red with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1968 Daimler V8 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 58,180 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 PKL 763G, 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 58 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 PKL 763G registered?

PKL 763G is a 1968 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 6 December 1968.

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