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ACD 830T

1978 Daimler Double Six

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,680 mi
Last recorded27,680 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1978 Daimler Double Six69,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACD 830T
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,680 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 27,680 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 27,631 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 27,170 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 27,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 27,114 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,079 miles

Battery insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 27,050 miles

steering rack mounting bushes worn allowing slight sideways movement

How Reliable is the Daimler Double Six?

Based on 2,041 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 77
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 60
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 31
Headlamp not working on main beam 29
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ACD 830T is a 1978 Daimler Double Six in Red with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Daimler Double Six models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 69,150 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Double Six fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ACD 830T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Double Six typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 48 years old, this Daimler Double Six is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ACD 830T registered?

ACD 830T is a 1978 Daimler Double Six, first registered on 20 October 1978.

Is ACD 830T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACD 830T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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