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G819 OTT

1989 Daimler Double Six

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,383 mi
Last recorded100,383 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 1989 Daimler Double Six53,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG819 OTT
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 100,383 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 100,293 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear exhaust mounting missing

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 12 Dec 2014 100,262 miles

front coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2014 100,262 miles

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

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

front coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 100,246 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 100,246 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear door child lock on

Pass 16 Dec 2011 98,372 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 98,371 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 96,497 miles

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 Oct 2009 95,749 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 95,738 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 93,167 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 89,561 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 88,233 miles

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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G819 OTT is a 1989 Daimler Double Six in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Daimler Double Six models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 53,642 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 G819 OTT, 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 37 years old, this Daimler Double Six is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G819 OTT is a 1989 Daimler Double Six, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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