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40 UPL

1961 Daimler Dart

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,642 mi
Last recorded26,642 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1961 Daimler Dart33,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 UPL
MakeDaimler
ModelDart
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 26,642 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 26,210 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 25,665 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 6 Feb 2014 25,553 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 25,553 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper blades deteriorating

o/s/f and n/s/f upper suspensionarm rubber bush deteriorated

o/s/f bump stop missing

rear axle oil leak

surface rust on chassis front to rear

Pass 5 Nov 2012 25,504 miles

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)

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

diff oil leak

offside front lower bumpstop missing

surface rust on chassis front to rear

wear detected in both steering idlers not considered to be excessive

Pass 20 Oct 2011 25,431 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 25,431 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 25,294 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,213 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 25,210 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 25,208 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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40 UPL is a 1961 Daimler Dart in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 40 UPL, 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 40 UPL registered?

40 UPL is a 1961 Daimler Dart, first registered on 21 June 1961.

Is 40 UPL safe to buy?

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