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VGT 675R

1977 Daimler V8

Gold Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,020 mi
Last recorded62,020 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1977 Daimler V873,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGT 675R
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 62,020 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 62,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2016 61,785 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 61,755 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 61,679 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 61,679 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

light switch contacts worn

Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,656 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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VGT 675R is a 1977 Daimler V8 in Gold with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VGT 675R, 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.

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What year was VGT 675R registered?

VGT 675R is a 1977 Daimler V8, first registered on 17 June 1977.

Is VGT 675R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGT 675R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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