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DSC 504S

1978 Daimler Double Six Auto

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,785 mi
Last recorded26,785 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto76,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSC 504S
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 26,785 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 26,775 miles

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both rear brakes (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 26,510 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 26,438 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 26,166 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 26,164 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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DSC 504S is a 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DSC 504S, 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 DSC 504S registered?

DSC 504S is a 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is DSC 504S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSC 504S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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