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GSF 690D

1966 Daimler V8 250

Blue Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,755 mi
Last recorded74,755 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1966 Daimler V8 25072,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSF 690D
MakeDaimler
ModelV8 250
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 74,755 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 74,755 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 74,694 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 74,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 74,632 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 74,426 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 74,389 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 73,930 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,648 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 73,600 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 73,542 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 73,329 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 73,280 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 72,817 miles

suspension bushes are badly perished, but not resulting in excessive movement at time of test

Fail 6 Jun 2007 72,817 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

suspension bushes badly perished, but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 22 May 2006 72,663 miles

advisory items as per test (85052446161)

Fail 22 May 2006 72,663 miles

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

advanced corrosion in vehicle generally

all front suspension bushes in poor condition

Fail 3 May 2006 72,646 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

advanced corrosion throughout vehicle structure

advanced perishing in all front suspention rubber bushes

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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GSF 690D is a 1966 Daimler V8 250 in Blue with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GSF 690D, 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.

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What year was GSF 690D registered?

GSF 690D is a 1966 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 14 July 1966.

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