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DRW 122B

1964 Daimler V8

Grey Petrol 2549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,379 mi
Last recorded23,379 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1964 Daimler V858,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRW 122B
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1964
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,549cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 23,379 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2017 23,052 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 23,052 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle bind (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 23,035 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 23,026 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,012 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 23,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2005

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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DRW 122B is a 1964 Daimler V8 in Grey with a 2,549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DRW 122B, 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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What year was DRW 122B registered?

DRW 122B is a 1964 Daimler V8, first registered on 18 November 1964.

Is DRW 122B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRW 122B 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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