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P451 XAT

1996 Daimler Six LWB Auto

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,375 mi
Last recorded134,375 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Daimler Six LWB Auto108,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 XAT
MakeDaimler
ModelSix LWB Auto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2021 134,375 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 132,905 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 131,500 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 128,638 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 128,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 126,084 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 121,743 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 116,793 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 116,736 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 116,736 miles

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

all brake and fuel pipes covered with underseal

slight oil leak

slight play in front both wheel bearings

surface rust underbody

Pass 15 Aug 2013 116,345 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 113,289 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 107,852 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 107,508 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in rack bushes

Fail 5 Mar 2009 107,506 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 105,717 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 105,717 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 98,466 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 98,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P451 XAT is a 1996 Daimler Six LWB Auto in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P451 XAT, 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 P451 XAT registered?

P451 XAT is a 1996 Daimler Six LWB Auto, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P451 XAT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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