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E296 BGH

1987 Daimler Double Six Auto

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

120,594 mi
Last recorded120,594 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2007
Typical for 1987 Daimler Double Six Auto76,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE296 BGH
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2007 120,594 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Fail 18 Mar 2006 120,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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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E296 BGH is a 1987 Daimler Double Six Auto in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 E296 BGH, 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 E296 BGH registered?

E296 BGH is a 1987 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 21 September 1987.

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