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F868 RYT

1989 Daimler Double Six Auto

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,488 mi
Last recorded108,488 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Daimler Double Six Auto75,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF868 RYT
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 108,488 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 108,470 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 107,856 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 107,017 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 106,755 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 106,755 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 105,672 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

locking wire missing,off side front caliper

Fail 26 Oct 2018 105,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

locking wire missing,off side front caliper

Pass 26 Oct 2017 103,583 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 103,583 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 103,200 miles

Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing both sides (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working both sides (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s/f pipe and n/s/r pipe into rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 102,248 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 102,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 99,253 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 95,027 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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F868 RYT is a 1989 Daimler Double Six Auto in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 F868 RYT, 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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F868 RYT is a 1989 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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