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GKV 235T

1978 Daimler Double Six Auto

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,657 mi
Last recorded24,657 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto76,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKV 235T
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2012 24,657 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAKING FROM GEARBOX AREA ON TO EXHAUST.

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

power steering pipes damp

tell tail light inside car very dim o/s.

Pass 16 Jul 2011 23,258 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 22,707 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 21,726 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 20,651 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 19,893 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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GKV 235T is a 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 76,008 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 GKV 235T, 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 48 years old, this Daimler Double Six Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GKV 235T registered?

GKV 235T is a 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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