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C209 DHV

1986 Daimler Double Six Auto

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,772 mi
Last recorded75,772 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1986 Daimler Double Six Auto72,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC209 DHV
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2007 75,772 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 75,772 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 75,665 miles

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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C209 DHV is a 1986 Daimler Double Six Auto in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 72,082 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 C209 DHV, 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 40 years old, this Daimler Double Six Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C209 DHV registered?

C209 DHV is a 1986 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 19 June 1986.

Is C209 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C209 DHV 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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