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K278 FYP

1992 Daimler Double Six Auto

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,498 mi
Last recorded90,498 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1992 Daimler Double Six Auto81,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK278 FYP
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2021 90,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 89,985 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 88,881 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 88,881 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 88,821 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 87,765 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 87,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuse box insecure on in inner wing

Pass 2 Nov 2016 85,821 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated uj "rusty" (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear lower trunion bearings has play

both front bearings noisy think it is the abs sensor touching the ring should be checked

osf and nsf hub bearings slight play

wiring in engine bay,and fuse box in poor condition

Fail 10 Oct 2016 85,820 miles

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

Mechanical brake component locking device missing both front brake caliper bolts not lockwired (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

both front wheel bearings noisy when spun suspect abs ring touching sensor

near side rear fog lamp not working

Pass 17 Jul 2015 84,641 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake low on performance

nearside rear brake low on perfomance

Pass 21 Aug 2014 84,236 miles

Coolant leak

nearside and offside rear lower outer suspension attachment pin/bushes worn especially offside, previously greased

offside front fog light not working

Pass 5 Apr 2012 82,068 miles

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

handbrake travel

Fail 6 Feb 2012 81,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wipers not parking

Pass 12 Apr 2011 80,120 miles

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

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

wipers do not park

Fail 11 Apr 2011 80,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

wipers do not park

Fail 3 Mar 2010 78,253 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 78,253 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 77,256 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 77,254 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

nearside headlight reflector deteriorated, but not effecting beam pattern

Pass 20 Apr 2007 76,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside rear exhaust loose

Fail 19 Apr 2007 76,362 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside rear exhaust loose

Pass 15 Mar 2006 73,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

oil leak

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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K278 FYP is a 1992 Daimler Double Six Auto in Red with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 K278 FYP, 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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K278 FYP is a 1992 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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