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GPK 974C

1965 Daimler V8 250

Gold Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,856 mi
Last recorded16,856 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1965 Daimler V8 25052,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPK 974C
MakeDaimler
ModelV8 250
Year1965
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 16,856 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 16,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 16,847 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 16,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Front passenger seat base missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 16,810 miles

n/s front fog light inop

Fail 24 Jul 2014 16,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front fog light inop

Pass 7 Aug 2013 16,732 miles

bush worn in centre track rod at steering box arm

lift in both bottom ball joints

Pass 14 Aug 2012 16,651 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,615 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 16,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 16,474 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 16,462 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,400 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 16,308 miles

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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GPK 974C is a 1965 Daimler V8 250 in Gold with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1965 Daimler V8 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 52,174 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 250 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GPK 974C, 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 61 years old, this Daimler V8 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GPK 974C registered?

GPK 974C is a 1965 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 19 February 1965.

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