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P487 LLP

1996 Daimler Double Six Auto

Grey Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

150,718 mi
Last recorded150,718 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Daimler Double Six Auto92,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 LLP
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 150,718 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parkingbrake warninglight does not work

s r s airbaglight on

Fail 4 Jan 2013 150,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parkingbrake warninglight does not work

s r s airbaglight on

Pass 18 Jan 2012 142,077 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox mounting deteriorated

s,r,s airbag light indicates a fault

Fail 14 Jan 2012 142,049 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox mounting deteriorated

s,r,s airbag light indicates a fault

Pass 26 Jan 2011 128,189 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 128,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 125,059 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 125,053 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2008 124,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake hose ferrule slightly rusty

offside rear brake hose ferrule slightly rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2008 124,015 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake hose ferrule slightly rusty

offside rear brake hose ferrule slightly rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2007 120,309 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 120,309 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front brake hoses perishing

slight play both front steering arms

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Aug 2006 118,716 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Double Six Auto?

Based on 3,881 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
512
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 104
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
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P487 LLP is a 1996 Daimler Double Six Auto in Grey with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1996 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 92,470 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 Double Six Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P487 LLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Double Six Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 30 years old, this Daimler Double Six Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P487 LLP is a 1996 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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