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DGH 193S

1978 Daimler Double Six Auto

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,118 mi
Last recorded77,118 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto76,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGH 193S
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 77,118 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 77,095 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 77,019 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 77,006 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 76,875 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 76,822 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 76,495 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 76,255 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 76,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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DGH 193S is a 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 76,008 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 DGH 193S, 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 48 years old, this Daimler Double Six Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DGH 193S registered?

DGH 193S is a 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 8 June 1978.

Is DGH 193S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGH 193S shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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