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AUG 126C

1965 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,542 mi
Last recorded56,542 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 1965 Daimler V858,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUG 126C
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1965
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 56,542 miles

Handbrake would benifit from adjustment

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 56,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Handbrake would benifit from adjustment

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 56,255 miles

Both rear tyres and n/s front showing signs of cracking on sidewalls

Exhaust in poor condition several repairs on system

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 56,255 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres and n/s front showing signs of cracking on sidewalls

Exhaust in poor condition several repairs on system

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 55,548 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 55,548 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 54,922 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 53,861 miles

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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AUG 126C is a 1965 Daimler V8 in Black with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1965 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 58,711 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 AUG 126C, 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 61 years old, this Daimler V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AUG 126C registered?

AUG 126C is a 1965 Daimler V8, first registered on 11 February 1965.

Is AUG 126C safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUG 126C shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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