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L480 DPL

1994 Daimler Double Six Auto

Purple Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,550 mi
Last recorded107,550 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1994 Daimler Double Six Auto91,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL480 DPL
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 107,550 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 Nov 2024 107,428 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Nov 2023 101,450 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge + 1.67 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear hub play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear hub play

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 101,211 miles

Emissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge + 1.67 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear hub play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear hub play

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 93,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 92,965 miles

Emissions not tested engine mill lamp on and red engine oil lamp flashing ( lambda and co miles out) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 86,379 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill in jacking point damaged slightly

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front upper arm mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front also wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear also nearside bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 86,377 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill in jacking point damaged slightly

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front upper arm mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front also wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear also nearside bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 84,732 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill in jacking point damaged slightly

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front upper arm mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rears perished and cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 84,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished,cracked and worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill damaged in jacking point area

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 82,631 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 82,630 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 77,998 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Floor area is corroded but outside of a prescribed area.

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 72,510 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,370 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

slight play rear hubs

Pass 26 Feb 2013 63,743 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 59,859 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 54,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside washer jet incomplete but maintaining sufficient water to the screen

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight power steeing leak from resevoir.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,918 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 51,444 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 50,225 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear lamp unit held in with tape(not insecure)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 47,966 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 47,795 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread. †o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge †n/s/r tyre has nail / screw in tread

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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L480 DPL is a 1994 Daimler Double Six Auto in Purple with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1994 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 91,956 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 L480 DPL, 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 32 years old, this Daimler Double Six Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L480 DPL is a 1994 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 9 February 1994.

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