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DLX 120C

1965 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,208 mi
Last recorded66,208 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1965 Daimler V858,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLX 120C
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 May 2011 66,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

gearbox peg/pin missing

gearbox weeping

n/s wheel bearing has slight play

n/s/f tyre wearing on egde-near to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on egde

o/s/r tyre just legal

oil leaking

steering box weeping

Pass 30 Oct 2009 65,604 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 65,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 64,446 miles

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

Nearside outer and inner sill panels corroded around front jacking point

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Transmission fluid leak

Fail 28 Aug 2008 64,440 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside outer and inner sill panels corroded around front jacking point

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Transmission fluid leak

Pass 11 Jun 2007 64,225 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion in n/s front cill and n/s jacking point

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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DLX 120C is a 1965 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DLX 120C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DLX 120C?

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What year was DLX 120C registered?

DLX 120C is a 1965 Daimler V8, first registered on 12 March 1965.

Is DLX 120C safe to buy?

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