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E290 BKJ

1988 Daimler Double Six

Blue Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

100,574 mi
Last recorded100,574 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Daimler Double Six77,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE290 BKJ
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2007 100,574 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 99,662 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 99,662 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Daimler Double Six?

Based on 2,041 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 77
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 60
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 31
Headlamp not working on main beam 29
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E290 BKJ is a 1988 Daimler Double Six in Blue with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1988 Daimler Double Six models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 77,246 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E290 BKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Double Six typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 38 years old, this Daimler Double Six is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E290 BKJ?

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What year was E290 BKJ registered?

E290 BKJ is a 1988 Daimler Double Six, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E290 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E290 BKJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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