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F561 VVV

1989 Daimler Double Six Auto

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,527 mi
Last recorded54,527 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 1989 Daimler Double Six Auto75,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF561 VVV
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 54,527 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 54,527 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 54,527 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 53,836 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 53,542 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 52,536 miles

smells of petrol somtimes

wipers not parking

Fail 12 Jun 2015 42,454 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

smell of petrol ocasionaly

wipers not parking

Pass 11 Jun 2014 50,000 miles

Oil leak

engine bay oily

slight perishing rear tyre side walls

Fail 31 May 2014 50,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine bay oily

slight perishing rear tyre side walls

Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,999 miles

mileometer showing same as last year

Pass 5 Aug 2011 49,999 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

os ns rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

Pass 22 Jul 2010 49,999 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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F561 VVV is a 1989 Daimler Double Six Auto in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 75,100 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 F561 VVV, 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 37 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 F561 VVV registered?

F561 VVV is a 1989 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 24 February 1989.

Is F561 VVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F561 VVV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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