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B601 YYH

1985 Daimler Double Six Auto

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,966 mi
Last recorded103,966 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1985 Daimler Double Six Auto83,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB601 YYH
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 103,966 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 10,310 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 103,908 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 103,418 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 103,011 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 102,503 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 102,483 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

recomend 2 front wiper blades

Pass 12 Dec 2005 100,294 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 100,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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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B601 YYH is a 1985 Daimler Double Six Auto in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 B601 YYH, 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 B601 YYH registered?

B601 YYH is a 1985 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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