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B258 HRD

1985 Daimler Double Six Auto

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,206 mi
Last recorded61,206 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1985 Daimler Double Six Auto83,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB258 HRD
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 61,206 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 61,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 60,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded in places

hand brake just past mot at 18%

slight oil leak from engine area

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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B258 HRD is a 1985 Daimler Double Six Auto in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 83,700 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 B258 HRD, 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 41 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 B258 HRD registered?

B258 HRD is a 1985 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 2 April 1985.

Is B258 HRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B258 HRD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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