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P973 HKL

1997 Daimler Six LWB Auto

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,929 mi
Last recorded129,929 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Daimler Six LWB Auto96,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP973 HKL
MakeDaimler
ModelSix LWB Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 129,929 miles

Engine cover and Undertrtays fitted

Under vehicle has been repaired and Undersealed

Fail 7 Jan 2019 129,923 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inside wheel arch at front of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 129,839 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both shock absorber casings corroded (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all coil springs corroded

front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2016 128,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt near excess, split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery weak

brake pedal "spongy" but no leaks found, fluid level normal

front wiper blade smearing

imbalanced parking brake application

various patches of floor pan and chassis rail corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2015 128,038 miles

All 4 brake discs slightly worn, unable to see pads

Coolant leak, radiator in poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 125,509 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

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

Off side front tyre has mior inner edge wear

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 125,509 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

All brake discs slightly worn

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

Off side front tyre has mior inner edge wear

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 122,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 122,503 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 118,973 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 115,528 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 107,940 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2008 107,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2007 100,516 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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P973 HKL is a 1997 Daimler Six LWB Auto in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Daimler Six LWB Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 96,304 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 P973 HKL, 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 29 years old, this Daimler Six LWB Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P973 HKL is a 1997 Daimler Six LWB Auto, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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