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BLG 97S

1977 Daimler Double Six Auto

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

840 mi
Last recorded840 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1977 Daimler Double Six Auto66,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLG 97S
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 840 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 804 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 804 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working all (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 694 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 694 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 656 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 499 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 443 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 2,011 miles

some corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch

some movement to n/s/r hub bearing

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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BLG 97S is a 1977 Daimler Double Six Auto in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1977 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 66,820 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 BLG 97S, 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 49 years old, this Daimler Double Six Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLG 97S registered?

BLG 97S is a 1977 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 7 December 1977.

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