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BRU 114A

1963 Daimler V8 250

Silver Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,843 mi
Last recorded50,843 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 1963 Daimler V8 25042,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 114A
MakeDaimler
ModelV8 250
Year1963
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 50,843 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 49,944 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 48,673 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 48,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge heavily worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 25 Jun 2014 48,326 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside fronttyre perished

Pass 17 May 2013 48,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 29 May 2012 49,956 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 47,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BRU 114A is a 1963 Daimler V8 250 in Silver with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1963 Daimler V8 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 42,302 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 BRU 114A, 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 63 years old, this Daimler V8 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BRU 114A registered?

BRU 114A is a 1963 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 8 March 1963.

Is BRU 114A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRU 114A shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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