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UPE 738F

1968 Daimler V8

Cream Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,095 mi
Last recorded93,095 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1968 Daimler V861,360 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPE 738F
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1968
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 93,095 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 93,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 93,046 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 92,641 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 91,962 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 91,936 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 91,831 miles

front panel corroded

n/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/f inner sill corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 91,831 miles

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

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

front panel corroded

n/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/f inner sill corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 91,435 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 91,313 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 91,123 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 91,017 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 90,517 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 89,859 miles

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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UPE 738F is a 1968 Daimler V8 in Cream with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1968 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 61,360 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPE 738F, 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 58 years old, this Daimler V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UPE 738F registered?

UPE 738F is a 1968 Daimler V8, first registered on 3 May 1968.

Is UPE 738F safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPE 738F shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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