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B404 SDF

1985 Daimler Double Six Auto

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,683 mi
Last recorded79,683 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1985 Daimler Double Six Auto83,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB404 SDF
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 79,683 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 79,602 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 79,598 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 79,538 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 79,533 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 79,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear tyre cracking on sdide walls

Pass 12 Jul 2012 78,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 78,923 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 78,429 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 78,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres perished

petrol smell under car no leaks found

Pass 30 Jun 2010 78,166 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 78,158 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 78,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 78,093 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Mar 2007 77,741 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 77,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 77,395 miles

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

engine running lean on left hand bank at 0.2% and 0.7% on right hand bank

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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B404 SDF is a 1985 Daimler Double Six Auto in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 B404 SDF, 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 B404 SDF registered?

B404 SDF is a 1985 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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The MOT history for B404 SDF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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