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275 SKN

1977 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,117 mi
Last recorded83,117 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Daimler V873,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration275 SKN
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 83,117 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 82,852 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 82,779 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 82,556 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 82,213 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 81,777 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 80,691 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 80,680 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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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275 SKN is a 1977 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1977 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 73,508 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 275 SKN, 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 49 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 275 SKN registered?

275 SKN is a 1977 Daimler V8, first registered on 21 February 1977.

Is 275 SKN safe to buy?

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