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A717 TUL

1983 Daimler Double Six Auto

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,949 mi
Last recorded64,949 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA717 TUL
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 64,949 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2025 64,752 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyres over 10 years old

Pass 3 Aug 2020 64,405 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 64,198 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 64,155 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 63,798 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 63,664 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 63,413 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,706 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 60,847 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,487 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 53,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 53,155 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 48,803 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,020 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 43,465 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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A717 TUL is a 1983 Daimler Double Six Auto in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A717 TUL, 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 43 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 A717 TUL registered?

A717 TUL is a 1983 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 4 November 1983.

Is A717 TUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A717 TUL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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