1963 Daimler V8 4.0L Petrol · BOC 978A
1963 Daimler V8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1963. Recorded mileage 79,102 miles. MOT valid until 28/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- DAIMLER V8
- Year / Origin
- 1963 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1963
- Engine
- 3996cc
BOC 978A Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 79,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BOC 978A Mileage History
- 17/08/201272,443 mi
- 12/02/201572,500 mi+57 mi
- 21/03/201572,504 mi+4 mi
- 27/05/201673,062 mi+558 mi
- 27/05/201673,062 mi
- 15/05/201774,293 mi+1,231 mi
- 20/11/201875,320 mi+1,027 mi
- 15/11/201975,889 mi+569 mi
- 14/06/202176,011 mi+122 mi
- 20/04/202376,425 mi+414 mi
- 30/05/202477,185 mi+760 mi
- 19/05/202578,362 mi+1,177 mi
- 28/05/202679,102 mi+740 mi
Average of roughly 483 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
BOC 978A MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1963 Daimler V8 (BOC 978A) between August 2012 and May 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end loose lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d)”; “Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)”; “Front Front suspension locking device missing o/s and n/s upper and lower suspension arms x8 (2.5.A.4)”.