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EYL 296C

1965 Daimler V8

Grey Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,154 mi
Last recorded13,154 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1965 Daimler V858,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYL 296C
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2019 13,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside floor pan corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 12,460 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 11,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 10,874 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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EYL 296C is a 1965 Daimler V8 in Grey with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 EYL 296C, 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

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What year was EYL 296C registered?

EYL 296C is a 1965 Daimler V8, first registered on 22 June 1965.

Is EYL 296C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYL 296C shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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