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L55 TPB

1994 Daimler Double Six

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,058 mi
Last recorded56,058 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1994 Daimler Double Six89,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 TPB
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 56,058 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 56,058 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 55,123 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 54,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2016 54,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut on outer side wall

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

rear diff oil leak

spare wheel fitted for retest

Fail 29 Jun 2016 54,500 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 53,528 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

oil leak from rear differentials pinion seals

Pass 12 Jun 2014 52,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

oil leak from rear differentials pinion seal

Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,299 miles

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

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

service reminder sticker displayed in swept area of windscreen

slight oil leak from engine's sump gasket

very slight oil leak from rear differential's pinion seal

Pass 11 Jun 2012 51,465 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 51,088 miles

Engine as a slight misfire,oil light on at idle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 50,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 49,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 48,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 47,468 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 47,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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L55 TPB is a 1994 Daimler Double Six in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1994 Daimler Double Six models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 89,257 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 L55 TPB, 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 32 years old, this Daimler Double Six is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L55 TPB registered?

L55 TPB is a 1994 Daimler Double Six, first registered on 4 January 1994.

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