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E800 HFV

1987 Daimler Double Six Auto

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,191 mi
Last recorded104,191 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1987 Daimler Double Six Auto76,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE800 HFV
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 104,191 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

inner headlights not operating

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

Pass 10 Apr 2021 104,117 miles

inner headlights not operating

Fail 31 Mar 2021 104,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

inner headlights not operating

Fail 12 Mar 2021 104,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

inner headlights not operating

Fail 18 May 2020 104,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2016 103,769 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 103,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 103,225 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 103,225 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 102,433 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 10,180 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 100,894 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 100,894 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 100,503 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 100,497 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 100,304 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 100,302 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 100,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

advice oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 99,388 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 99,179 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 99,029 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 99,028 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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E800 HFV is a 1987 Daimler Double Six Auto in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E800 HFV, 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 E800 HFV registered?

E800 HFV is a 1987 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 6 November 1987.

Is E800 HFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E800 HFV shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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