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PDU 663G

1969 Daimler V8 250

Blue Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

48,949 mi
Last recorded48,949 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1969 Daimler V8 25066,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDU 663G
MakeDaimler
ModelV8 250
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 48,949 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 48,140 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

suspension arm bushes cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2017 38,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 38,127 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,654 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 34,310 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 34,396 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 33,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 33,107 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 33,107 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 32,848 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,715 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 32,561 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 32,527 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,179 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 31,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 29,775 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 29,775 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 29,401 miles

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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PDU 663G is a 1969 Daimler V8 250 in Blue with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1969 Daimler V8 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 66,552 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 PDU 663G, 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 57 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 PDU 663G registered?

PDU 663G is a 1969 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 1 February 1969.

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