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H878 GPD

1990 Daimler Double Six Auto

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

119,208 mi
Last recorded119,208 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 Daimler Double Six Auto77,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH878 GPD
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 119,208 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 119,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2023 119,107 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 119,107 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 118,879 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 117,375 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 116,964 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 116,659 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 116,617 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 116,146 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 116,116 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 115,325 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 114,960 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 114,440 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 112,962 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 112,836 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 112,091 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 111,865 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 111,851 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 110,783 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 109,986 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 109,986 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 108,192 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 106,626 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 106,626 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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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H878 GPD is a 1990 Daimler Double Six Auto in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 H878 GPD, 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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What year was H878 GPD registered?

H878 GPD is a 1990 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 24 August 1990.

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