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E897 NOW

1988 Daimler Double Six

Grey Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,236 mi
Last recorded7,236 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1988 Daimler Double Six77,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE897 NOW
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2016 7,236 miles

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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E897 NOW is a 1988 Daimler Double Six in Grey with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E897 NOW, 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.

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What year was E897 NOW registered?

E897 NOW is a 1988 Daimler Double Six, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E897 NOW safe to buy?

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