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A18 GBT

1990 Daimler Double Six Auto

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,388 mi
Last recorded75,388 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Daimler Double Six Auto77,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 GBT
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 75,388 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 75,309 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 75,147 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 75,075 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 74,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 74,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 74,275 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 72,174 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 72,094 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,981 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 71,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 71,857 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 70,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 70,374 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 67,920 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 64,595 miles

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

offside front tyre showing age related cracking to walls

Pass 4 Apr 2007 64,580 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 64,580 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 61,983 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 61,971 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front inner main beam inop

rear number plate poor condition

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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A18 GBT is a 1990 Daimler Double Six Auto in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 77,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A18 GBT, 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 36 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 A18 GBT registered?

A18 GBT is a 1990 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 1 October 1990.

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