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D614 BCW

1986 Daimler Double Six Auto

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,505 mi
Last recorded74,505 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Daimler Double Six Auto72,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD614 BCW
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 74,505 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake only 16%

Fail 24 Mar 2026 74,505 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake only 16%

Pass 26 Mar 2025 74,384 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 74,372 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 74,071 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 73,524 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 72,991 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 71,982 miles

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Apr 2017 70,799 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 69,181 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 69,137 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near towing eye (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2015 67,484 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2015 67,484 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,328 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 65,300 miles

All four tyres perrishing/cracking

Fail 4 Feb 2014 65,300 miles

All four tyres perrishing/cracking

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 65,271 miles

All four tyres perrished

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

both front bump stops missing

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2012 65,265 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

All four tyres perrished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

battery insecure

both front bump stops missing

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 65,115 miles

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

knock from o/s/f suspension

Fail 4 Nov 2011 65,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 64,303 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 64,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 63,444 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 61,887 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear out of shape

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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D614 BCW is a 1986 Daimler Double Six Auto in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D614 BCW, 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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D614 BCW is a 1986 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 12 August 1986.

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