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B881 CHG

1985 Daimler Double Six Auto

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

16,018 mi
Last recorded16,018 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1985 Daimler Double Six Auto83,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB881 CHG
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 16,018 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 16,017 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 15,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2021 15,953 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 15,913 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 15,911 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 15,608 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 15,608 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 14,952 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 14,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 14,867 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B881 CHG is a 1985 Daimler Double Six Auto in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 B881 CHG, 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 B881 CHG registered?

B881 CHG is a 1985 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 7 February 1985.

Is B881 CHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B881 CHG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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