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G738 ATL

1990 Daimler Double Six

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,975 mi
Last recorded57,975 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Daimler Double Six56,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG738 ATL
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 57,975 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 57,661 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 57,409 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 57,180 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 57,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 56,589 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 54,910 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 7 Nov 2019 53,647 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 53,632 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers not parking correctly. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 53,624 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil leaking

How Reliable is the Daimler Double Six?

Based on 2,041 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 77
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 60
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 31
Headlamp not working on main beam 29
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G738 ATL is a 1990 Daimler Double Six in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 Daimler Double Six models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 56,327 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G738 ATL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Double Six typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 36 years old, this Daimler Double Six is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G738 ATL registered?

G738 ATL is a 1990 Daimler Double Six, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G738 ATL safe to buy?

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