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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
slight surface corrosion to underside
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
slight surface corrosion to underside
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Daimler Double Six Auto?
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D53 DPL is a 1986 Daimler Double Six Auto in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 D53 DPL, 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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D53 DPL is a 1986 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 1 August 1986.
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