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RLX 261R

1977 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,533 mi
Last recorded88,533 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2007
Typical for 1977 Daimler V873,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLX 261R
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2007 88,533 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion in o/s outer sill

Fail 19 Feb 2007 88,508 miles

Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion in o/s outer sill

Pass 19 Jun 2006 88,378 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 88,349 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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RLX 261R is a 1977 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 73,508 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RLX 261R, 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 49 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RLX 261R?

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What year was RLX 261R registered?

RLX 261R is a 1977 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 February 1977.

Is RLX 261R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLX 261R shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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