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E231 LUC

1987 Daimler Double Six Auto

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,236 mi
Last recorded63,236 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Daimler Double Six Auto76,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE231 LUC
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 63,236 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 62,536 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 61,774 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 60,903 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 60,125 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 59,101 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 57,675 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,343 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 54,705 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,875 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 51,631 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 50,734 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,579 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 49,579 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 49,546 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,546 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,503 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 49,476 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 49,476 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 49,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 49,376 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 48,386 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 47,735 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 47,613 miles

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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E231 LUC is a 1987 Daimler Double Six Auto in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E231 LUC, 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 E231 LUC registered?

E231 LUC is a 1987 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 17 November 1987.

Is E231 LUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E231 LUC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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