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170 GUW

1963 Daimler Dart

Red Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,535 mi
Last recorded94,535 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1963 Daimler Dart42,819 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration170 GUW
MakeDaimler
ModelDart
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 94,535 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 94,534 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil leaking onto disc (1.1.14 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 89,732 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 85,780 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 85,774 miles

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 84,902 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 81,081 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 76,984 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 74,909 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 73,215 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 70,965 miles

Age cracking to nearside rear tyre

Nearside and Offside top wishbone bushes splitting

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front spline hub has slight wear

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2008 70,923 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2007 70,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2006 70,443 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2005 69,787 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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170 GUW is a 1963 Daimler Dart in Red with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1963 Daimler Dart models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 42,819 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 170 GUW, 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 63 years old, this Daimler Dart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 170 GUW registered?

170 GUW is a 1963 Daimler Dart, first registered on 22 August 1963.

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