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1001 AR

1985 Daimler Double Six Auto

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,294 mi
Last recorded63,294 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1985 Daimler Double Six Auto83,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1001 AR
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 63,294 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 63,284 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 63,170 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 63,167 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 63,100 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 63,097 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 62,375 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2007 62,375 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 62,084 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Double Six Auto?

Based on 3,881 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
512
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 104
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
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1001 AR is a 1985 Daimler Double Six Auto in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1985 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 83,700 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 Double Six Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1001 AR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Double Six Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 41 years old, this Daimler Double Six Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1001 AR registered?

1001 AR is a 1985 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is 1001 AR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1001 AR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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