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GRU 779D

1966 Daimler V8 250

Maroon Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,347 mi
Last recorded75,347 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1966 Daimler V8 25072,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRU 779D
MakeDaimler
ModelV8 250
Year1966
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 75,347 miles

front brakes are slightly out of balance

offside rear brake disc is corroded

slight oil leak

slight play at steering box output shaft

Pass 25 Jun 2011 75,352 miles

offsde rear brake disc inner surface corroded

slight leak from exhaust system

slight nengine oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2011 75,347 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offsde rear brake disc inner surface corroded

offside and nearside front jacking points corroded and holed

slight leak from exhaust system

Pass 29 Jul 2010 75,347 miles

engine oil leak

offside and nearside front jacking points are corroded

offside outer to inner sill corroded at front

play in steering box output shaft

rear brake discs are corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 10 Oct 2009 75,347 miles

front brakes are tight

offside and nearside front jacking points are corroded and holed

offside outer to inner sill corroded at the front

rear brake discs are corroded

rear diff noise

slight oil leak

slight play in steering box out put shaft

slight play in track rod ball joints

Pass 26 Jun 2008 75,347 miles

offside and nearside front outriggers are corroded

offside front inner to outer sill area corroded

offside front sub-frame bush splitting

play and slight leak from steering box

rear brake discs pitted

rear seat belt fixings not original

slight out of balance and judder from front brakes

slight play in steering joints

small amount of blue smoke when purged

Pass 17 Jul 2007 75,347 miles

coolant leak from engine ?

front brakes are out of balance

front tyre sidewalls are cracking

offside and nearside front chassis outriggers are corroded

offside rear brake disc surface is pitted

slight binding from front brakes

slight front brake judder

slight play in steering box and steering joints

Pass 4 Apr 2006 75,347 miles

nearside front brake sticks slightly

nearside front tyre tread is slightly out of shape and outer sidewall is cracking

offside rear brake disc inner surface is corroded

slight lift in steering linkage ball joints

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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GRU 779D is a 1966 Daimler V8 250 in Maroon with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1966 Daimler V8 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 72,552 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 GRU 779D, 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 60 years old, this Daimler V8 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GRU 779D?

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What year was GRU 779D registered?

GRU 779D is a 1966 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 1 July 1966.

Is GRU 779D safe to buy?

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