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G12 DBL

1990 Daimler Double Six Auto

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,772 mi
Last recorded84,772 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Daimler Double Six Auto77,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 DBL
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 84,772 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 83,623 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 83,394 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2021 83,314 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2020 83,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 83,225 miles

All tyres are soft.

Front Steering rack rubber mountings slight play.

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmenber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak.

Fail 24 May 2016 83,225 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective Belt slipping. (2.3.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Not working (8.2.2)

All tyres are soft.

Front Steering rack rubber mountings slight play.

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmenber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 83,120 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Surface corrosion to member/chassis.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 83,064 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight pitting to rear brake discs.

Slight wear to gear box rear mounting

Fail 2 Oct 2012 83,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

Coolant level lamp

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox rear rubber mounting torn

N/S/F tyre under inflated.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight pitting to rear brake discs.

Slight play in steering rack rubber mountings

Pass 22 Mar 2006 82,979 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 82,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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G12 DBL is a 1990 Daimler Double Six Auto in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 77,373 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 G12 DBL, 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 36 years old, this Daimler Double Six Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G12 DBL is a 1990 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 4 January 1990.

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