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16 SYD

1978 Daimler Double Six Auto

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,918 mi
Last recorded84,918 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto76,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 SYD
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 84,918 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 84,714 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 22 Jul 2010 84,693 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery insecure

both n/s tyres in poor condition, cracking in treads- recommend replacemnt

o/s/f exhuast very close to g/box

slight binding to all brakes. Car has not been used fro some time- brakes will improve with driving but meet requirements at time of test

Fail 20 Jul 2010 84,693 miles

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery insecure

both n/s tyres in poor condition, cracking in treads- recommend replacemnt

o/s/f exhuast very close to g/box

slight binding front wheels

slight binding to all brakes. Car has not been used fro some time- brakes will improve with driving but meet requirements at time of test

Fail 14 May 2010 84,693 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both n/s tyres in poor condition cracking in treads recommend replacement

o/s/ f exhaust very close to g/box

slight binding front wheels

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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16 SYD is a 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 76,008 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 16 SYD, 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 48 years old, this Daimler Double Six Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 16 SYD registered?

16 SYD is a 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 16 February 1978.

Is 16 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 SYD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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