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RVY 781G

1969 Daimler V8 250

Green Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,448 mi
Last recorded17,448 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1969 Daimler V8 25066,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVY 781G
MakeDaimler
ModelV8 250
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 17,448 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 17,436 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Corrosion on both rear inner wings

Fairly long travel on handbrake

Main beam warning light on all the time

Nearside rear brake slightly slow in operation

Play in steering box

Pass 17 Mar 2010 16,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2010 16,048 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 16,039 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 16,039 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 15,980 miles

Early signs of age deterioration,on the front suspension top arm inner bushes.

Fail 13 Jun 2008 15,980 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Early signs of age deterioration,on the front suspension top arm inner bushes.

Pass 16 May 2007 14,879 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 14,836 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 14,196 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 14,085 miles

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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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RVY 781G is a 1969 Daimler V8 250 in Green with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1969 Daimler V8 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 66,552 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 RVY 781G, 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 57 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 RVY 781G registered?

RVY 781G is a 1969 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 9 June 1969.

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