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N523 MPV

1996 Daimler Six LWB Auto

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,996 mi
Last recorded151,996 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Daimler Six LWB Auto108,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN523 MPV
MakeDaimler
ModelSix LWB Auto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 151,996 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 145,419 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 140,173 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 140,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 134,190 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 134,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 129,379 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 129,379 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 123,695 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 118,826 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 114,206 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 114,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 108,269 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 102,310 miles

both rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2007 102,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake hose ferrules slight corroded

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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N523 MPV is a 1996 Daimler Six LWB Auto in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N523 MPV, 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 N523 MPV registered?

N523 MPV is a 1996 Daimler Six LWB Auto, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N523 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N523 MPV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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