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B659 VLJ

1985 Daimler Double Six Auto

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

42,730 mi
Last recorded42,730 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1985 Daimler Double Six Auto83,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB659 VLJ
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2017 42,730 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack gator holed leaking fluid (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 42,631 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 42,623 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 42,613 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 42,516 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,437 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing off on inner edge,top shock absorber bushes worn,steering rack bushes worn,front and rear brake discs rusty.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 42,435 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s/f tyre wearing off on inner edge,top shock absorber bushes worn,steering rack bushes worn,front and rear brake discs rusty.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 40,069 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 40,068 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 38,836 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 38,836 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 37,690 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 37,688 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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B659 VLJ is a 1985 Daimler Double Six Auto in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B659 VLJ, 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 B659 VLJ registered?

B659 VLJ is a 1985 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 22 January 1985.

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The MOT history for B659 VLJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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