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AUC 640B

1964 Daimler V8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

58,274 mi
Last recorded58,274 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1964 Daimler V858,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUC 640B
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1964
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 58,274 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 58,268 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 58,263 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

slight power steering leak

Pass 21 Jun 2017 58,171 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 57,626 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 57,487 miles

bonnet pull stiff

both rear treads inner shoulder wearing off

major engine and gearbox oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2015 57,487 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

bonnet pull stiff

both rear treads inner shoulder wearing off

major engine and gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 56,689 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 56,334 miles

minor power-steering fluid leak

n/s/ exhaust front pipe minor insecure on clamp to manifold

rear axle oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2013 56,332 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

minor power-steering fluid leak

n/s/ exhaust front pipe minor insecure on clamp to manifold

rear axle oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 56,007 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,334 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 54,834 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

prop shaft centre bearing rubber mountings worn

pwr.st.fluid minor leak+eng.oil leaks

Fail 2 Jun 2010 54,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

prop shaft centre bearing rubber mountings worn

pwr.st.fluid minor leak+eng.oil leaks

Pass 1 Jun 2009 54,356 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 54,349 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 53,605 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 53,603 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 May 2007 52,824 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 52,803 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 51,187 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AUC 640B is a 1964 Daimler V8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1964 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 58,905 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AUC 640B, 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 62 years old, this Daimler V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AUC 640B is a 1964 Daimler V8, first registered on 14 May 1964.

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