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N523 DVU

1996 Daimler Double Six Auto

Grey Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,104 mi
Last recorded42,104 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Daimler Double Six Auto92,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN523 DVU
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 42,104 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 41,264 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 39,812 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 38,330 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 37,356 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 36,375 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 36,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 35,228 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Caliper retaining spring incorrectly fitted.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2019 35,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Caliper retaining spring incorrectly fitted.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 32,393 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 22 May 2017 31,800 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 31,107 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 30,559 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 29,859 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 29,170 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 28,900 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,827 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,246 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 25,503 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,210 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 24,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 23,751 miles

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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N523 DVU is a 1996 Daimler Double Six Auto in Grey with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1996 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 92,470 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 N523 DVU, 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 30 years old, this Daimler Double Six Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N523 DVU is a 1996 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N523 DVU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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