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M61 ALA

1994 Daimler Double Six Auto

Red Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,912 mi
Last recorded135,912 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Daimler Double Six Auto91,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM61 ALA
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 135,912 miles

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

heavily under sealed

Pass 25 Jun 2021 135,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 135,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 132,973 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 130,475 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 130,475 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 128,073 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

offside and nearside of bulkhead corroded

offside front tyre has been run flat

play in steering column top bearing

slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

steering rack gaiters twisted

Fail 8 May 2017 128,066 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

offside and nearside of bulkhead corroded

offside front tyre has been run flat

play in steering column top bearing

slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

steering rack gaiters twisted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 127,462 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 127,288 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 127,288 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 125,639 miles

brake anti slip split

Pass 13 Oct 2011 125,614 miles

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

NSF wheel centre cap missing

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

extensive surface corrosion underside

f/no.plate damaged - leters ok

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 125,613 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 125,611 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 125,609 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel filter and bracket corrded

Pass 25 Oct 2007 125,305 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 125,302 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

front # plate cracked rear delaminating - both secure and legible

Pass 23 Oct 2006 125,147 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

near side rear tyre wearing on edges

How Reliable is the Daimler Double Six Auto?

Based on 3,881 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
512
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 104
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
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M61 ALA is a 1994 Daimler Double Six Auto in Red with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1994 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 91,956 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Double Six Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M61 ALA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Double Six Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 32 years old, this Daimler Double Six Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M61 ALA is a 1994 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 11 October 1994.

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