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OFN 561F

1968 Daimler V8 250

Gold Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

16,191 mi
Last recorded16,191 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1968 Daimler V8 25058,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFN 561F
MakeDaimler
ModelV8 250
Year1968
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 16,191 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 15,409 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 15,138 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 15,138 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

fan belt loose. o/s/f lower sill rusty and holed by jacking point.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 15,042 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 15,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 14,574 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 14,572 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 11,433 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 11,433 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 83,313 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 7,999 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 7,999 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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OFN 561F is a 1968 Daimler V8 250 in Gold with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1968 Daimler V8 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 58,180 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 OFN 561F, 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 58 years old, this Daimler V8 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OFN 561F registered?

OFN 561F is a 1968 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 4 April 1968.

Is OFN 561F safe to buy?

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