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J659 WVN

1992 Daimler Double Six Auto

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,069 mi
Last recorded127,069 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Daimler Double Six Auto81,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ659 WVN
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 127,069 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 127,069 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 127,052 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 127,042 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 127,013 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 126,752 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 126,748 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 126,468 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 126,459 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 126,357 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 126,357 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 126,144 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 126,012 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 125,623 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 125,593 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 125,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 125,288 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 124,533 miles

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

O/S and N/S Rear Tyres walls perished and cracked(not to cord)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 123,764 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 123,764 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 123,211 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brake discs rusty

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

offside front tyre cracking/perishing

offside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Fail 27 Nov 2009 123,211 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brake discs rusty

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

offside front tyre cracking/perishing

offside rear tyre perishing/cracking

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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J659 WVN is a 1992 Daimler Double Six Auto in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1992 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 81,334 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 J659 WVN, 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 34 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 J659 WVN registered?

J659 WVN is a 1992 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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