MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,918 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
steering rack bushes worn
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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