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G685 THM

1989 Daimler Double Six Auto

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,889 mi
Last recorded168,889 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Daimler Double Six Auto75,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG685 THM
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2013 168,889 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 168,889 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 163,654 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 163,654 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 158,542 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 158,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 152,903 miles

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

offside headlamp weak beam image

Pass 11 Jun 2009 151,349 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 149,339 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 146,418 miles

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

air con belt fauling coolant filler neck

Fail 16 May 2006 143,949 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 143,949 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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G685 THM is a 1989 Daimler Double Six Auto in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G685 THM, 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 G685 THM registered?

G685 THM is a 1989 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G685 THM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G685 THM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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