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RCC 987S

1978 Daimler Double Six Auto

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,104 mi
Last recorded83,104 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto76,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCC 987S
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 83,104 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 83,021 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 81,935 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 81,844 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 81,689 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 81,462 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 80,051 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 79,420 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 79,318 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 78,690 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 78,690 miles

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

How Reliable is the Daimler Double Six Auto?

Based on 3,881 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
512
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 104
parking brake recording little or no effort 93
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
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RCC 987S is a 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 76,008 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Double Six Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RCC 987S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Double Six Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 48 years old, this Daimler Double Six Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RCC 987S?

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What year was RCC 987S registered?

RCC 987S is a 1978 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 28 April 1978.

Is RCC 987S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCC 987S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RCC 987S have outstanding finance?

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