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ALX 442H

1969 Daimler V8 250

Blue Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,642 mi
Last recorded32,642 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 1969 Daimler V8 25066,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALX 442H
MakeDaimler
ModelV8 250
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 32,642 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 32,261 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 32,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 32,112 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 31,783 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 31,042 miles

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

Oil dampness to engine , gearbox , and rear axle

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle running slightly rich on idle

Fail 19 Oct 2017 31,033 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

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

Oil dampness to engine , gearbox , and rear axle

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle running slightly rich on idle

Pass 20 Oct 2016 29,330 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 29,133 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 28,948 miles

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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ALX 442H is a 1969 Daimler V8 250 in Blue with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1969 Daimler V8 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 66,552 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ALX 442H, 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 57 years old, this Daimler V8 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ALX 442H is a 1969 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 4 August 1969.

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