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XJL 717

1964 Daimler V8 250

Blue Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

62,851 mi
Last recorded62,851 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 1964 Daimler V8 25049,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJL 717
MakeDaimler
ModelV8 250
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2006 62,851 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak on nearside rear back plate

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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XJL 717 is a 1964 Daimler V8 250 in Blue with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1964 Daimler V8 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 49,765 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 XJL 717, 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 62 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 XJL 717 registered?

XJL 717 is a 1964 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 8 February 1964.

Is XJL 717 safe to buy?

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