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ESC 503S

1978 Daimler Double Six Auto

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,068 mi
Last recorded58,068 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto76,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESC 503S
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 58,068 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both fuel cap seals perished but still providing a seal

Fail 8 Jan 2018 58,068 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both fuel cap seals perished but still providing a seal

Pass 14 Nov 2013 58,060 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,023 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,988 miles

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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ESC 503S is a 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 76,008 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ESC 503S, 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 48 years old, this Daimler Double Six Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of ESC 503S?

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What year was ESC 503S registered?

ESC 503S is a 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 5 May 1978.

Is ESC 503S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESC 503S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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