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R343 JGK

1997 Daimler Double Six

Green Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,542 mi
Last recorded73,542 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 JGK
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 73,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 73,439 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 73,140 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 72,501 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 71,899 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 71,858 miles

Can not see brake pads clearly through wheels

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 70,999 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 69,936 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 69,325 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,180 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 66,085 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 66,081 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Power steering ram(s) anchorage cracked (2.3.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2012 63,636 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 61,830 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nsf tyre perishing

osf tyre perishing

osr tyre perishing

Pass 29 Nov 2010 59,860 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 54,890 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 52,193 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 52,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Oil leak

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

oil residue in steering rack area

Pass 21 Feb 2007 45,504 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 43,198 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 37,173 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Double Six?

Based on 2,041 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 77
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 60
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 31
Headlamp not working on main beam 29
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R343 JGK is a 1997 Daimler Double Six in Green with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Daimler Double Six fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R343 JGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Double Six typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 29 years old, this Daimler Double Six is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R343 JGK registered?

R343 JGK is a 1997 Daimler Double Six, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R343 JGK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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