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E813 HTL

1987 Daimler Double Six Auto

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,717 mi
Last recorded17,717 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1987 Daimler Double Six Auto76,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE813 HTL
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 17,717 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 17,632 miles

Both rear brakes binding close to excess

Brake servo corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch corroded close to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 17,632 miles

Both rear brakes binding close to excess

Brake servo corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch corroded close to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 16,533 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 16,532 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 15,870 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 15,510 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 15,272 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 15,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E813 HTL is a 1987 Daimler Double Six Auto in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E813 HTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E813 HTL registered?

E813 HTL is a 1987 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 25 September 1987.

Is E813 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E813 HTL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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