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P898 RUW

1996 Daimler Six LWB Auto

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,239 mi
Last recorded105,239 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Daimler Six LWB Auto108,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 RUW
MakeDaimler
ModelSix LWB Auto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 105,239 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 105,006 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 104,711 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 104,382 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 104,022 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 103,435 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL AT REAR ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 103,435 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL AT REAR ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 101,401 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 101,344 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 99,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 97,462 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 91,682 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 87,471 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 77,777 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 72,381 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 71,228 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 69,163 miles

Nearside washer jet not working

Rear tyres low and perished

Pass 27 Aug 2009 61,818 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 61,818 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 55,298 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 47,476 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s mirror insecure

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 30 Jul 2007 47,476 miles

n/s mirror insecure

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 2 May 2006 38,579 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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P898 RUW is a 1996 Daimler Six LWB Auto in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P898 RUW, 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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P898 RUW is a 1996 Daimler Six LWB Auto, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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