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M478 AGL

1994 Daimler Double Six

Green Petrol 5990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,793 mi
Last recorded48,793 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Daimler Double Six89,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM478 AGL
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 48,793 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 47,656 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 46,248 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 44,878 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 44,371 miles

engine has a small leak of oil

unable to visually inspect brakes due to covers fitted to stop brake dust going on to wheels

Pass 31 Mar 2021 44,027 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 43,743 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 42,451 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive dripping from front subframe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 42,403 miles

Power steering component leaking pressure sensor on pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 40,963 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and boots split (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 39,054 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 38,622 miles

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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M478 AGL is a 1994 Daimler Double Six in Green with a 5,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 M478 AGL, 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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What year was M478 AGL registered?

M478 AGL is a 1994 Daimler Double Six, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M478 AGL safe to buy?

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