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Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear bumper insecure
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
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear bumper insecure
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
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Daimler Double Six Auto?
Based on 3,881 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.
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BWY 498S is a 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 76,008 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 BWY 498S, 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 48 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 BWY 498S registered?
BWY 498S is a 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 1 February 1978.
Is BWY 498S safe to buy?
The MOT history for BWY 498S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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