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P599 LJB

1997 Daimler Six Auto

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,023 mi
Last recorded85,023 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Daimler Six Auto79,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 LJB
MakeDaimler
ModelSix Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 85,023 miles

all tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 2 Aug 2017 83,845 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 80,479 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed (difficult to inspect some components

Fail 20 Jul 2016 80,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed (difficult to inspect some components

Fail 1 Jul 2015 79,403 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 79,403 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 78,467 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 77,143 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 75,630 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 70,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 70,981 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 66,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 66,336 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 62,679 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 59,140 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2007 55,848 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 55,848 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 54,314 miles

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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P599 LJB is a 1997 Daimler Six Auto in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P599 LJB, 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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P599 LJB is a 1997 Daimler Six Auto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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