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N973 UCG

1996 Daimler Six Auto

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

272,239 mi
Last recorded272,239 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Daimler Six Auto93,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN973 UCG
MakeDaimler
ModelSix Auto
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc
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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 272,239 miles

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

Oil leak rear diff and engine ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 261,424 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight play both

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 261,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight play both

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre bald on outer edge

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

Pass 11 May 2015 237,240 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 237,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 220,563 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight movement in mounting bushes.

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 220,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight movement in mounting bushes.

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 220,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 200,794 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 200,794 miles

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

wiper blade needs cleaning

Fail 20 Sep 2012 200,794 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

wiper blade needs cleaning

Pass 12 Sep 2011 173,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2011 173,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 160,226 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 160,226 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 149,136 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

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

Slight play in steering rack bushes.

Fail 30 Jul 2009 149,136 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

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

Slight play in steering rack bushes.

Pass 9 Aug 2008 130,872 miles

both rear tyres getting low

slight play at rear hubs

Fail 5 Aug 2008 130,862 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

both rear tyres getting low

slight play at rear hubs

Pass 17 Jul 2007 116,907 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 105,569 miles

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

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

rear diff oil leak

How Reliable is the Daimler Six Auto?

Based on 1,624 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
wheel bearing has excessive play 27
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N973 UCG is a 1996 Daimler Six Auto in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Daimler Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 93,480 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N973 UCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Six Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Daimler Six Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N973 UCG is a 1996 Daimler Six Auto, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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