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1989 Daimler Double Six Auto

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,743 mi
Last recorded117,743 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Daimler Double Six Auto75,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGB 392
MakeDaimler
ModelDouble Six Auto
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 117,743 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 116,368 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 116,368 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 116,309 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive tested from both tailpipes (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 113,214 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 111,171 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 111,171 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 108,302 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake cable routed close to exhaust

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 106,608 miles

Offside Rear Brake calliper rigid pipe routed close to exhaust

Fail 16 Jun 2020 106,605 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Securing nut insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Securing nut insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Leaking from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 106,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front subframe bush split/perished

auto gearbox oil leak

front and rear suspension items corroded

oil leak

power steering fluid leak

suspect front brake pads low

Pass 22 May 2019 103,383 miles

Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 103,383 miles

Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 101,939 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 101,815 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 101,581 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 101,323 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 101,323 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 101,194 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 101,162 miles

offside exhaust in contact with the rear sub-frame

Pass 19 Aug 2008 100,843 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight play in the rear nearside hub bearing assy

Pass 3 Aug 2007 100,281 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 100,132 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 99,835 miles

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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RGB 392 is a 1989 Daimler Double Six Auto in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1989 Daimler Double Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 75,100 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 Double Six Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RGB 392, 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 37 years old, this Daimler Double Six Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RGB 392 is a 1989 Daimler Double Six Auto, first registered on 5 April 1989.

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