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P21 THG

1996 Daimler Six Auto

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,921 mi
Last recorded82,921 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Daimler Six Auto93,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 THG
MakeDaimler
ModelSix Auto
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 82,921 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 82,917 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 82,101 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 82,065 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 80,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp Image just made out and no more

Nearside Front Suspension/Steering has slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension has slight play

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior Rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension/steering has slight play

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension has slight play

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 80,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension/Steering has slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension has slight play

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior Rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension/steering has slight play

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension has slight play

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 78,634 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 74,208 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 73,437 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 71,289 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 70,361 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jul 2014 69,109 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 69,109 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 67,123 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 65,603 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

parking brake lever stiff operation

Pass 12 Jul 2011 63,108 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 61,106 miles

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 58,757 miles

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

n/s and o/s front floors corroded and holed

Pass 28 Jul 2008 56,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 53,699 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 50,978 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 50,978 miles

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

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

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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P21 THG is a 1996 Daimler Six Auto in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P21 THG, 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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What year was P21 THG registered?

P21 THG is a 1996 Daimler Six Auto, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P21 THG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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