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VPF 806G

1968 Daimler V8

Brown Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,725 mi
Last recorded38,725 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1968 Daimler V861,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPF 806G
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1968
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 May 2017 38,725 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2016 38,506 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 38,248 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 38,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,941 miles

slight amount of play in steering

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,872 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,696 miles

both rear shock absorber bushes slightly perished

propshaft bush has slight play

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,354 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,052 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front out riger rusty

slight play in both front track rod ends

Pass 2 Aug 2007 36,649 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 36,623 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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VPF 806G is a 1968 Daimler V8 in Brown with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VPF 806G, 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.

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What year was VPF 806G registered?

VPF 806G is a 1968 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 November 1968.

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