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K173 GHP

1993 Daimler Double Six

Green Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,891 mi
Last recorded104,891 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1993 Daimler Double Six87,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK173 GHP
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 104,891 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 104,825 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear and n/s/f tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2011 104,764 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 104,764 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 104,449 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Small cut in near side rear tyre (less than 10%/25mm)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 104,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Small cut in near side rear tyre (less than 10%/25mm)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 103,849 miles

o/s front tyre starting to perish

Fail 25 Apr 2009 193,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s front tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Mar 2008 103,382 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside headlamp glass stone chipped and reflector slightly deteriorated but pattern and output ok

Fail 12 Mar 2008 103,382 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside headlamp glass stone chipped and reflector slightly deteriorated but pattern and output ok

Pass 3 Mar 2007 101,540 miles

offside headlamp lens damaged but not affecting beam image or light output

Pass 27 Mar 2006 101,083 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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K173 GHP is a 1993 Daimler Double Six in Green with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Daimler Double Six models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 87,453 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 K173 GHP, 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 33 years old, this Daimler Double Six is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K173 GHP is a 1993 Daimler Double Six, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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