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KGW 553A

1963 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,127 mi
Last recorded80,127 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2007
Typical for 1963 Daimler V832,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGW 553A
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2007 80,127 miles

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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KGW 553A is a 1963 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1963 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 32,630 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 KGW 553A, 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 63 years old, this Daimler V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of KGW 553A?

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What year was KGW 553A registered?

KGW 553A is a 1963 Daimler V8, first registered on 6 September 1963.

Is KGW 553A safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGW 553A shows 1 test 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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