MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D540 VHD is a 1987 Daimler Double Six Auto in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 D540 VHD, 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 D540 VHD registered?
D540 VHD is a 1987 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 7 January 1987.
Is D540 VHD safe to buy?
The MOT history for D540 VHD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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