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M140 HPE

1994 Daimler Double Six

Green Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,893 mi
Last recorded127,893 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Daimler Double Six89,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM140 HPE
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 127,893 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 124,784 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 124,241 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 124,231 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 124,187 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 124,154 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 124,154 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 124,133 miles

Fuel pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2016 124,133 miles

Fuel pipes have slight corrosion

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 124,096 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 123,995 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

N/S mirror cracked

Oil and hydraulic fluid leaking

Fail 9 Oct 2014 123,995 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

N/S mirror cracked

Oil and hydraulic fluid leaking

Fail 21 Mar 2014 123,937 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on fuel lines

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 6 Oct 2011 123,795 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

wiper smearing slightly

Fail 6 Oct 2011 123,795 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

wiper smearing slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2010 123,313 miles

slight oil leak from off side front corner under bonnet could be either automatic transmition fluid or power stering fluid ??

Pass 23 Apr 2009 122,863 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight end float on off side rear drive shaft

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from off side front corner of engine bay either power steering fluid or automatic transmition fluid ?

Pass 25 Apr 2008 122,443 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 122,443 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 122,388 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Surface corrosion on fuel & brake pipes

cracks in near side front indicator lens

Pass 21 Nov 2006 121,556 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 120,766 miles

Crack in Near side front indicator lens

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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M140 HPE is a 1994 Daimler Double Six in Green with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M140 HPE, 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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M140 HPE is a 1994 Daimler Double Six, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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