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L783 SAC

1994 Daimler Double Six Auto

Blue Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,351 mi
Last recorded126,351 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1994 Daimler Double Six Auto91,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL783 SAC
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2018 126,351 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head and inner wing area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear valance (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front corosion to front floor area

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2018 126,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead area (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (windscreen area) (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 126,333 miles

Nearside Front floor area excess corrosion

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlight reflectors and in poor condition

corrosion to bulk head / engine bay

Fail 17 Oct 2016 126,333 miles

Nearside Front floor area excess corrosion

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21'' wiper (8.2.2)

both headlight reflectors and in poor condition

corrosion to bulk head / engine bay

Pass 18 Apr 2015 125,551 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s rear brake disc pitted

rear tyres old / slightly perished

Fail 15 Apr 2015 125,551 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s rear brake disc pitted

rear tyres old / slightly perished

Pass 8 Oct 2013 124,042 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 123,231 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 26 Jul 2012 123,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 May 2011 121,611 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

suspect power steering fluid leak from engine area

Fail 26 Apr 2011 121,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

suspect power steering fluid leak from engine area

Pass 23 Mar 2010 120,594 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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L783 SAC is a 1994 Daimler Double Six Auto in Blue with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L783 SAC, 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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L783 SAC is a 1994 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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