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N497 YJA

1996 Daimler Six LWB Auto

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,078 mi
Last recorded129,078 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Daimler Six LWB Auto108,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 YJA
MakeDaimler
ModelSix LWB Auto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 129,078 miles

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

diff pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 25 Nov 2008 126,456 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2008 126,456 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2007 123,613 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 119,831 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 119,831 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 117,971 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Six LWB Auto?

Based on 1,362 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 19
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 19
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
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N497 YJA is a 1996 Daimler Six LWB Auto in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Daimler Six LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 108,265 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 LWB Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N497 YJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Six LWB Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Daimler Six LWB Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N497 YJA registered?

N497 YJA is a 1996 Daimler Six LWB Auto, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N497 YJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N497 YJA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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