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D2 SGP

1996 Daimler Six Auto

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,889 mi
Last recorded109,889 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Daimler Six Auto93,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 SGP
MakeDaimler
ModelSix Auto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2020 109,889 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All corroded areas are marked in yellow wax that require repair.

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 106,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside inner sill corroded

slight play in steering column height adjuster

Fail 13 Aug 2019 106,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside inner sill corroded

slight play in steering column height adjuster

Pass 14 Aug 2018 100,722 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipes at rear corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2017 95,882 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front and off side rear tyre side walls cut

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

underside and suspension components rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2017 95,882 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front and off side rear tyre side walls cut

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

underside and suspension components rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2016 90,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in sidewall

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 84,851 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,533 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 73,358 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2011 72,341 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 72,324 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 71,664 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 71,664 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 69,563 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 66,014 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 62,588 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2006 58,398 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Daimler Six Auto?

Based on 1,624 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
wheel bearing has excessive play 27
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D2 SGP is a 1996 Daimler Six Auto in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1996 Daimler Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 93,480 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 Six Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D2 SGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Six Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Daimler Six Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D2 SGP registered?

D2 SGP is a 1996 Daimler Six Auto, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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The MOT history for D2 SGP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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