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P111 DML

1997 Daimler Six Auto

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,904 mi
Last recorded133,904 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Daimler Six Auto79,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 DML
MakeDaimler
ModelSix Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 133,904 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear diff end play

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on suspension components front and rear

Fail 2 Jun 2020 133,901 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear diff end play

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on suspension components front and rear

Pass 17 Jun 2019 131,299 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on suspension components

Fail 7 Jun 2019 131,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on suspension components

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 128,397 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on suspension components

light wear on tyre edges

Fail 2 Jun 2018 128,396 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges

radiator mount corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 124,892 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear jacking point crushed

Reverse lights not working

Fail 2 Jun 2017 124,891 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front wiper blade split

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear jacking point crushed

Reverse lights not working

Pass 4 May 2016 120,882 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 May 2015 117,614 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise slight cracking on front bottom ball joint rubbers

Pass 17 May 2014 114,189 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 112,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2013 112,565 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 109,865 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 106,046 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 100,631 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 100,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 93,792 miles

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

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

o/s/r jacking point is bent

Fail 16 Apr 2009 93,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/r jacking point is bent

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 86,637 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 79,160 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 72,056 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 72,056 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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P111 DML is a 1997 Daimler Six Auto in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1997 Daimler Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 79,941 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 P111 DML, 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 29 years old, this Daimler Six Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P111 DML is a 1997 Daimler Six Auto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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