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G538 APM

1989 Daimler Double Six Auto

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,422 mi
Last recorded67,422 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1989 Daimler Double Six Auto75,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG538 APM
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,422 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 67,122 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 66,689 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 65,542 miles

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 26 May 2009 62,917 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 62,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 62,897 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 62,897 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 58,786 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 47,337 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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G538 APM is a 1989 Daimler Double Six Auto in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G538 APM, 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 G538 APM registered?

G538 APM is a 1989 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is G538 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G538 APM shows 10 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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