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R678 SER

1997 Daimler Six LWB Auto

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

188,222 mi
Last recorded188,222 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Daimler Six LWB Auto96,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 SER
MakeDaimler
ModelSix LWB Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 188,222 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 188,222 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 180,188 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 180,188 miles

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside lower ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 4 Oct 2010 170,986 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 170,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 164,347 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 164,347 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 158,954 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 158,954 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 154,773 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 150,347 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 Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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R678 SER is a 1997 Daimler Six LWB Auto in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R678 SER, 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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R678 SER is a 1997 Daimler Six LWB Auto, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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