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C982 MAL

1985 Daimler Double Six Auto

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,210 mi
Last recorded128,210 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1985 Daimler Double Six Auto83,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC982 MAL
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2008 128,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 128,210 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 127,912 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 127,911 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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C982 MAL is a 1985 Daimler Double Six Auto in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C982 MAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C982 MAL registered?

C982 MAL is a 1985 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C982 MAL safe to buy?

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