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J556 MJL

1991 Daimler Double Six

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,089 mi
Last recorded100,089 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Daimler Double Six70,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ556 MJL
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2025 100,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 91,413 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 91,413 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 88,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn differential end float (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 88,806 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn differential end float (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 85,403 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear play in diff bearing

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 81,916 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 81,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 81,865 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

slight end float in nearside rear differential

Pass 30 Oct 2017 78,619 miles

All brake pipes have been greased not allowing full inspection of brake pipes.

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 76,125 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 76,125 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 68,908 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 68,758 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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J556 MJL is a 1991 Daimler Double Six in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Daimler Double Six models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 70,299 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 J556 MJL, 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 35 years old, this Daimler Double Six is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J556 MJL is a 1991 Daimler Double Six, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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