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LUC 45R

1978 Daimler Double Six

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,961 mi
Last recorded71,961 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Daimler Double Six69,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUC 45R
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 71,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 71,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 71,220 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 70,622 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 70,050 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 69,150 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 69,150 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,048 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 68,048 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 66,918 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 66,918 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Grease leaking from hub cap

Fail 25 Aug 2012 66,851 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 65,760 miles

front balljoint rubbers split

many welding repairs under car

slight blow on rear exhaust joint

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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LUC 45R is a 1978 Daimler Double Six in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1978 Daimler Double Six models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 69,150 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 LUC 45R, 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 48 years old, this Daimler Double Six is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LUC 45R registered?

LUC 45R is a 1978 Daimler Double Six, first registered on 10 August 1978.

Is LUC 45R safe to buy?

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