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M252 TVU

1995 Daimler Six Auto

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,189 mi
Last recorded134,189 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Daimler Six Auto98,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM252 TVU
MakeDaimler
ModelSix Auto
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 134,189 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 134,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear slight play in offside rear hub assembly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 134,066 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both outer sills and nearside front floor corroded.

Fail 17 Dec 2015 134,065 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills

advise front and rear number plates deterioated

advise offside front and near side front shock absorber top bushes worn

Pass 28 Nov 2014 125,130 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 120,211 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

fuel lines slight corrosion

Pass 2 May 2013 118,178 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 114,271 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 111,406 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 111,402 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 110,043 miles

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

no oil on dipstick(topped up)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 105,685 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 101,308 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 96,759 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 96,759 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 93,974 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Six Auto?

Based on 1,624 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
wheel bearing has excessive play 27
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M252 TVU is a 1995 Daimler Six Auto in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1995 Daimler Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 98,251 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 Six Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M252 TVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Six Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Daimler Six Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M252 TVU is a 1995 Daimler Six Auto, first registered on 16 May 1995.

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