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E401 VUG

1988 Daimler Double Six Auto

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,786 mi
Last recorded108,786 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1988 Daimler Double Six Auto81,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE401 VUG
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 108,786 miles

Nearside Front jacking point excessive corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2016 108,784 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front jacking point excessive corrosion

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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E401 VUG is a 1988 Daimler Double Six Auto in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 81,394 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 E401 VUG, 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 38 years old, this Daimler Double Six Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of E401 VUG?

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What year was E401 VUG registered?

E401 VUG is a 1988 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 18 April 1988.

Is E401 VUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E401 VUG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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