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D242 XJB

1987 Daimler Double Six Auto

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,054 mi
Last recorded103,054 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 Daimler Double Six Auto76,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD242 XJB
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 103,054 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 101,890 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 99,040 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

movment in steering rack mountings

Fail 30 Mar 2009 99,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

movment in steering rack mountings

Pass 18 Oct 2007 98,436 miles

Advanced corrosion adjacent to offside rear radius arm front mounting

Leakage evident around final drive

Nearside lower swivel joint worn to limit, border line pass

Offside front upper swivel gaiter insecure

Parking brake only just meets pass criteria

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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D242 XJB is a 1987 Daimler Double Six Auto in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 76,045 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 D242 XJB, 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 39 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 D242 XJB registered?

D242 XJB is a 1987 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 19 February 1987.

Is D242 XJB safe to buy?

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