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VCH 477

1961 Daimler Dart

Cream Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,968 mi
Last recorded34,968 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1961 Daimler Dart33,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCH 477
MakeDaimler
ModelDart
Year1961
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 34,968 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 34,656 miles

n/s wiper starting to smear.

nail in o/s/f tyre.

o/s/r exhaust hanger mounting point corroding.

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 34,423 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

chassis plate is corroded & broke off from cross menber. plate is getting hard to read

exhaust rubber hangers deteriateing

various body panels marked

Pass 3 Jul 2014 34,174 miles

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

advise chassis plate coroded and broken off cross member

Fail 3 Jul 2014 34,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise chassis plate coroded and broken off cross member

Pass 21 Jun 2013 34,082 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 34,029 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 34,022 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 34,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

all brake discs poor condition, brake system overhaul required.

rear u/j excessive play

Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,884 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,615 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 33,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 33,183 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Dart?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32
Stop lamp not working 13
Headlamp not working on main beam 13
Horn not working 11
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VCH 477 is a 1961 Daimler Dart in Cream with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1961 Daimler Dart models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 33,087 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 Dart fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VCH 477, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Dart typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 65 years old, this Daimler Dart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VCH 477 registered?

VCH 477 is a 1961 Daimler Dart, first registered on 1 February 1961.

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