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OSV 685

1970 Daimler V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,913 mi
Last recorded97,913 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1970 Daimler V880,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Daimler
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSV 685
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 97,913 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 97,243 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front/rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2009 96,871 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 96,419 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 95,910 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 95,910 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 94,120 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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OSV 685 is a 1970 Daimler V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 80,572 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 OSV 685, 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 56 years old, this Daimler V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OSV 685 registered?

OSV 685 is a 1970 Daimler V8, first registered on 8 July 1970.

Is OSV 685 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSV 685 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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