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M448 XKU

1995 Daimler Double Six

Grey Petrol 5999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Daimler Double Six101,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM448 XKU
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026
Pass 19 Jun 2025 101,205 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 100,353 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 98,951 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 97,672 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

steering column has slight movement up and down

Fail 25 May 2022 97,670 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering column has slight movement up and down

Pass 16 Mar 2021 97,647 miles

Front Both front upper suspension arms have slight wear in bushes

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Slight lift in steering column

Pass 17 Dec 2019 96,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front upper suspension arms have slight wear in bushes

nearside front tyre wearing bald on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing bald on inner edge

power steering belt perishing

slight lift in steering column

Pass 11 Dec 2018 91,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

centre exhaust mounting rubber missing

slight play top to bottom in steering column

Fail 4 Dec 2018 91,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements character stroke incorrect width (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

centre exhaust mounting rubber missing

slight play top to bottom in steering column

Pass 5 Dec 2017 89,570 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 89,570 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 87,880 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 83,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 45,825 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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M448 XKU is a 1995 Daimler Double Six in Grey with a 5,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Daimler Double Six models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 101,214 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M448 XKU, 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 31 years old, this Daimler Double Six is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M448 XKU registered?

M448 XKU is a 1995 Daimler Double Six, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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