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H289 MPB

1990 Daimler Double Six Auto

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,999 mi
Last recorded76,999 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Daimler Double Six Auto77,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH289 MPB
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 76,999 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 76,999 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 76,999 miles

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

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 76,999 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 76,903 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 76,808 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 76,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 76,427 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 76,411 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel N/S + O/S (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 75,910 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 75,899 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 75,873 miles

All suspension springs starting to rust

Pass 19 Oct 2012 75,392 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 75,392 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 71,272 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 69,455 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 69,447 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 66,438 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 66,097 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 64,445 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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H289 MPB is a 1990 Daimler Double Six Auto in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 77,373 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 H289 MPB, 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 36 years old, this Daimler Double Six Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H289 MPB is a 1990 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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