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C155 BWR

1985 Daimler Double Six Auto

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

131,413 mi
Last recorded131,413 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1985 Daimler Double Six Auto83,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC155 BWR
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 131,413 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 131,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 130,544 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 130,544 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 129,689 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 129,198 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 129,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 126,007 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 126,007 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 122,573 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 122,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C155 BWR 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 45.5%.

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 C155 BWR, 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 C155 BWR registered?

C155 BWR is a 1985 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 16 October 1985.

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The MOT history for C155 BWR shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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