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D117 VFJ

1986 Daimler Double Six Auto

Grey Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,946 mi
Last recorded65,946 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1986 Daimler Double Six Auto72,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD117 VFJ
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 65,946 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear diff oil leak

steering rack bushes slightly worn

Fail 28 Jan 2016 65,946 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear diff oil leak

steering rack bushes slightly worn

Pass 23 Jan 2015 65,876 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2013 65,791 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2013 65,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 65,610 miles

O/S and N/S front lower ball boots slight splits

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 65,286 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 65,278 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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D117 VFJ is a 1986 Daimler Double Six Auto in Grey with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 D117 VFJ, 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.

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What year was D117 VFJ registered?

D117 VFJ is a 1986 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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