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F837 XFY

1988 Daimler Double Six Auto

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,913 mi
Last recorded81,913 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 1988 Daimler Double Six Auto81,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF837 XFY
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 81,913 miles

corrosion to n/s floor

n/s rear whell arch and inner arch full of filler and sealer

Fail 7 Sep 2011 81,869 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion to n/s floor

n/s rear whell arch and inner arch full of filler and sealer

Pass 26 Aug 2010 81,377 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/f bonnet hinge in poor condition

rear trailing arm bushes spliting

steering rack bushes poor condition

Fail 18 Aug 2010 81,374 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

engine overheating

n/s/f bonnet hinge in poor condition

rear trailing arm bushes spliting

slight leak at exhaust manifold

steering rack bushes poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2009 80,803 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 80,785 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2008 80,151 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2008 80,141 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2007 79,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2007 79,310 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 78,835 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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F837 XFY is a 1988 Daimler Double Six Auto in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1988 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 81,394 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 F837 XFY, 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 38 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 F837 XFY registered?

F837 XFY is a 1988 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 14 October 1988.

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