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P406 YPD

1996 Daimler Six LWB Auto

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,415 mi
Last recorded127,415 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Daimler Six LWB Auto108,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 YPD
MakeDaimler
ModelSix LWB Auto
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 127,415 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 127,037 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Upper drive shaft suspension component has slight play

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper drive shaft suspension component has slight play

Offside wing mirror hinge worn

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2018 127,033 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Drive shaft form part of rear suspension has slight play

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack coupling (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Drive shaft form part of rear suspension has slight play

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 126,796 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 126,794 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 126,740 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 126,036 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 125,731 miles

nsr foot and handbrake poor

Pass 29 May 2013 125,392 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2012 124,795 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 May 2012 124,787 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2011 124,779 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 124,700 miles

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

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

the nearside front tyre has a slight cut in the side wall

Pass 4 Feb 2009 120,542 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 120,537 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 110,844 miles

offside rear hub bearing slight play

Pass 6 Jul 2006 104,892 miles

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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P406 YPD is a 1996 Daimler Six LWB Auto in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P406 YPD, 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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P406 YPD is a 1996 Daimler Six LWB Auto, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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